Use Medical Terms to Complete the Following Sentences

question 69

Short Answer

Use medical terms to complete the following sentences
-Regions of DNA within a chromosome are called __________.

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Definitions:

Renal Corpuscle

The renal corpuscle is a key component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, where blood filtration begins.

Osmotic Diuretics

Substances that increase urine output by altering the osmotic balance of the filtration processes in the kidneys, often used to treat fluid retention.

Thiazide Diuretics

A class of medications that act on the kidneys to promote sodium, chloride, and water excretion, used primarily to treat high blood pressure.

ADH Inhibitors

Compounds that block the action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), affecting the body's ability to regulate water retention.