Al Avoids Driving at Night Because It Is Difficult for His

question 54

Multiple Choice

Al avoids driving at night because it is difficult for his eyes to adjust after he passes oncoming cars. Al is having a problem with

• A) dark adaptation.
• B) depth perception.
• C) presbyopia.
• D) his blind spot.

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Definitions:

Malpighian Tubes

The excretory system of certain arthropods, like insects and spiders, used for removing wastes and maintaining osmotic balance.

Liver

Abdominal organ that produces plasma proteins and bile, filters the blood, and stores glycogen.

Urine Concentration

The process by which the kidneys regulate the water content and solute composition of urine, affecting its overall concentration.

Distal Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that functions in the reabsorption of electrolytes and water, and the secretion of hydrogen and potassium ions.