Congenital Defects Usually Occur During the First Two Months of Pregnancy

question 22

True/False

Congenital defects usually occur during the first two months of pregnancy.

Recognize brain wave patterns associated with various states of consciousness.

Describe the effects of sleep deprivation on human behavior and cognitive performance.

Explain the concept of consciousness and its various states.

Identify the role of circadian rhythms in regulating sleep-wake cycles.

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Epithelial cell of Bowman’s capsule attached to the outer surface of the glomerular capillary basement membrane by cytoplasmic foot processes.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

Part of the nephron that extends from the glomerulus to the descending limb of the loop of Henle.

Collecting Duct

Straight tubule that extends from the cortex of the kidney to the tip of the renal pyramid. Filtrate from the distal convoluted tubes enters the collecting duct and is carried to the calyces.