Contents in the Peritubular Capillaries Are Actively Transported into Proximal

question 7

Multiple Choice

Contents in the peritubular capillaries are actively transported into proximal and distal convoluted tubules in a process known as

• A) excretion.
• B) filtration.
• C) reabsorption.
• D) secretion.

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Definitions:

Cholinergic Synapse

A synapse that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter, facilitating communication between neurons in the nervous system.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, across which neurotransmitters are released to transmit neuronal signals.

ACh

Acetylcholine (ACh) is a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation, memory, and learning by transmitting signals between nerve cells.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that neurons use to communicate with each other or with muscles across synapses.