Close to 23,000 Adoptions from Foreign Countries Occurred in the U.S

question 32

Multiple Choice

Close to 23,000 adoptions from foreign countries occurred in the U.S. in

• A) 2000
• B) 2001
• C) 2003
• D) 2004

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Definitions:

Convoluted Tubules

A series of twisted tubes involved in the filtration and reabsorption process within the kidney.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), used as a source of chemical energy.

Glomerular Capsule

A double-walled cup surrounding the glomerulus in the nephron of the kidney, where filtration of blood begins.

Urine Specific Gravity

A measure of the concentration of solutes in the urine, indicating the kidney's ability to concentrate urine and helping in assessing hydration status.