In Terms of the Amount of Water Lost or Conserved

question 98

Multiple Choice

In terms of the amount of water lost or conserved through urine formation,which region(s) of the renal tubule demonstrate the highest degree of variability?

• A)The glomerulus
• B)Proximal convoluted tubule
• C)Loop of Henle
• D)Distal convoluted tubule
• E)Cortical and medullary collecting ducts

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

A paired muscle extending along the front of the abdomen that is important for posture and involved in flexing the spine.

Pulmonary Veins

The veins that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Bronchial Arteries

Arteries that provide oxygenated blood to the bronchi and connective tissue of the lungs.

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity, supplying blood to most of the abdominal organs.