Air Pressure

question 71

Multiple Choice

Air pressure

• A) increases at a steady rate with altitude.
• B) increases at an increasing rate with altitude.
• C) decreases at a decreasing rate with increase of altitude.
• D) remains unchanged with increasing altitude.
• E) decreases at a steady rate with increase of altitude.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtrate

Glomerular filtrate refers to the fluid that passes from the blood into the Bowman's capsule in the kidneys during the filtration process of the urinary system.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, responsible for filtering blood to form urine.

Filtration Rate

A measurement of the volume of fluid that passes through a filter or a membrane within a specified time period.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that plays a role in the reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate, contributing to the regulation of blood pressure, pH, and electrolyte balance.