Both Water and Sodium Are

question 48

Multiple Choice

Both water and sodium are

• A)Filtered at the glomerulus
• B)Actively reabsorbed by the tubule
• C)Secreted by the tubule
• D)Both filtered at the glomerulus and actively reabsorbed by the tubule are correct
• E)Both filtered at the glomerulus and secreted by the tubule are correct

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The method through which sensory detectors decrease their sensitivity to unchanging stimuli over a period.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can perceive, marking the boundary between non-detection and detection of a stimulus.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus, such as weight or brightness, that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a stimulus at least half the time.