What Is NOT Involved in Autoregulation of the GFR

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is NOT involved in autoregulation of the GFR?

• A) a myogenic mechanism in which the afferent arteriole automatically constricts when it is stretched
• B) a tubulo-glomerular feedback mechanism in which vasoactive chemicals released from the juxtaglomerular apparatus bring about afferent arteriolar vasoconstriction
• C) sympathetically induced vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles

Identify the concept and application of the molecular clock in evolutionary studies.

Recognize the significance of synapomorphies, homologies, and homoplasies in understanding evolutionary relationships.

Understand the process and principles involved in phylogenetic analysis.

Discern the differences in evolutionary rates among genes and organisms.

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Definitions:

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.

Somatic Nervous Systems

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via the use of skeletal muscles.

Sensory Systems

Sensory systems are the parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Commands

Directives or instructions given with authority, meant to be followed or executed by the recipient.