The Portion of the Nephron Tubule That Is Not Permeable

question 68

Multiple Choice

The portion of the nephron tubule that is not permeable to water is the

• A) proximal convoluted tubule
• B) descending limb of the nephron loop
• C) ascending limb of the nephron loop
• D) distal convoluted tubule
• E) collecting duct

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Definitions:

Stimulus Adaptation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, as the receptor cells become less sensitive to the stimulus.

Response Generalization

The tendency for the effects of training in one response to spread to other, similar responses.

Transfer of Habit Strength

The process by which the learning and strengthening of a habit in one context or task can influence performance in another context or task.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association.