An Important Innate Defence Mechanism in the Urinary Tract Is/are

question 24

Multiple Choice

An important innate defence mechanism in the urinary tract is/are

• A)antibodies.
• B)glomerular filtration.
• C)normal urine flow.
• D)lymphocytes.
• E)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Casparian Strip

Layer of impermeable lignin and suberin bordering four sides of root endodermal cells; prevents water and solute transport between adjacent cells.

Vascular Cylinder

In eudicots, the tissues in the middle of a root, consisting of the pericycle and vascular tissues.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from the root of a plant that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption.

Aboveground

Referring to the portion of a structure, plant, or other object that is visible or located above the surface of the soil.