In the NSOM Technique, the Letter S Stands For

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the NSOM technique, the letter S stands for:

• A) slow.
• B) small.
• C) scanning.
• D) swift.

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Definitions:

Medullary Interstitial Fluid

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

Solute Gradient

A solute gradient involves the variation of solute concentration across a distance, which can drive various biological processes, including diffusion and osmosis.

Medullary Concentration Gradient

A gradient of solute concentration in the kidney medulla that facilitates water reabsorption and urine concentration through osmosis.

Urea Molecules

Organic compounds and the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals, formed in the liver from ammonia and carbon dioxide.