The Coriolis Effect Deflects Objects in the Northern Hemisphere to the _________

question 57

Multiple Choice

The coriolis effect deflects objects in the Northern Hemisphere to the _________ relative to their direction of motion.

• A) east
• B) west
• C) north
• D) right
• E) left

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Definitions:

Juxtaglomerular Cells

Specialized cells in the kidney that help regulate blood pressure by secreting renin.

Renal Corpuscle

The initial filtering component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

Filtration Slits

Narrow openings between the extensions of the podocytes in the kidney that filter blood to form urine.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.