Obstructions, Such as a Kidney Stone Blocking a Ureter, Decrease

question 7

True/False

Obstructions, such as a kidney stone blocking a ureter, decrease net filtration pressure leading to decreased urine production.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that serves as a pathway for the movement of food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx.

Integumentary System

The bodily system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands; it protects the body from external damage and regulates temperature.

Lymphatic System

A network of vessels, tissues, and organs that helps to maintain fluid balance, protect against pathogens, and support the immune system.

Nervous System

The part of an organism that coordinates its actions by transmitting signals to and from different parts of its body.