In Vitro Fertilization

question 130

Multiple Choice

In vitro fertilization

• A) usually is accompanied by surrogate motherhood.
• B) is successful about 80% of the time.
• C) is less likely to result in the birth of twins or triplets.
• D) sometimes involves the use of egg and sperm from donors.

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Definitions:

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.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a specialized structure in the kidney that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtrate formation by managing the release of renin.

Juxtaglomerular Cells

Specialized cells in the kidneys that help regulate blood pressure by secreting renin in response to blood pressure changes.