Hierarchies Allow Units to Work Independently of Each Other

question 27

True/False

Hierarchies allow units to work independently of each other.

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Definitions:

Urethra

A tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of fluids from the body.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by converting angiotensinogen to angiotensin.

Angiotensin II

A potent vasoconstrictive peptide that plays a critical role in blood pressure regulation and fluid balance.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured to assess heart and blood vessel health.