The Term Variable May Be Used Interchangeably with the Term

question 31

True/False

The term variable may be used interchangeably with the term indicator.

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Definitions:

Glucose Reabsorption

The process by which the kidneys filter glucose from urine back into the bloodstream.

Microvilli

Small, finger-like projections on the surface of some cell types which increase the surface area for absorption or secretion.

Vasa Recta

A network of blood vessels in the kidney that maintains the concentration gradient required for urine concentration and regulation.

Medullary Interstitial Fluid

The fluid within the interstitial space of the renal medulla, important in the concentration of urine.