Peritubulular Capillaries Surround Parts of the Nephron in the Renal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Peritubulular capillaries surround parts of the nephron in the renal cortex. The vasa recta surrounds portions of the nephron in the renal medulla.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The second statement is true; the first is false.

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Definitions:

Ligamentum Venosus

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APGAR Scores

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Cervix

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