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The Glomerular Hydrostatic Pressure Is Significantly Higher Than the Capsular

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The glomerular hydrostatic pressure is significantly higher than the capsular hydrostatic pressure


Definitions:

Cholecystokinin

A hormone secreted by cells in the small intestine that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.

Endocrine Cells

Cells that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions.

Small Intestine

A part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients and minerals from food takes place.

Chymotrypsinogen

Chymotrypsinogen is an inactive precursor (zymogen) of the digestive enzyme chymotrypsin, which is produced by the pancreas.

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