The General Pattern of Thought That Is Accepted by the Majority

question 46

Multiple Choice

The general pattern of thought that is accepted by the majority of scientists at a particular point in time is referred to as a

• A) methodology
• B) theory
• C) paradigm
• D) consensus

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Definitions:

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which the nephrons in the kidneys recover water and solutes from the filtrate and return them to the circulating blood.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure by managing the release of renin.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heart's contractions and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.

Loop of Henle

A section of the nephron in the kidney that functions in water and salt balance, crucial for urine concentration.