The Term Dorsal Means Pertaining to the

question 82

Multiple Choice

The term dorsal means pertaining to the

• A)back.
• B)midline of the body.
• C)front of the body.
• D)side.

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Definitions:

Filtration

A process that separates substances into solutions by forcing them across a membrane.

Bowman's Capsule

A cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Glomerulus

A network of tiny blood vessels located within the kidney that functions in the filtration process of blood to form urine.

Proximal Convoluted

Refers to the Proximal Convoluted Tubule, a part of the nephron in the kidney involved in the reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate.