Which Measure Will Help Prevent the Spread of Microbes in the Home

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which measure will help prevent the spread of microbes in the home?

• A) Flushing the toilet after every other use
• B) Wiping out the tub daily
• C) Using a washcloth to clean toilet surfaces
• D) Wiping up spills right away

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Definitions:

Filtration Slits

Narrow gaps between the podocytes in the kidneys that allow for the filtration of blood, serving a crucial role in the formation of urine.

Podocyte Processes

Extensions of podocytes, cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration of blood.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A specialized structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus.

Afferent Arteriole

The small artery that carries blood toward the nephrons in the kidney.