The____ Is a Symmetric Cipher That Was Approved by the NIST

question 21

Multiple Choice

The____ is a symmetric cipher that was approved by the NIST in late 2000 as a replacement for DES.

• A) AES
• B) 3DES
• C) RSA
• D) Twofish

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Definitions:

Renal Corpuscle

The initial filtering component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

Filtration Slits

Narrow openings between the extensions of the podocytes in the kidney that filter blood to form urine.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.

Glomerular Filtration Membrane

A specialized filter in the kidney, consisting of capillary networks, that allows the passage of water and small solutes into the nephron while retaining larger molecules.