Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 102

Short Answer

Use the following to answer questions

Refer to the diagram below to complete the statements about the mammalian nephron that follow.


-Most of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed into the blood in peritubular capillaries next to letter _______.

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Definitions:

Tar Pits

Natural deposits where a form of petroleum called bitumen seeps to the surface, creating pools of tar known for preserving ancient biological specimens.

Unconformity

The contact zone between unlike strata groups, marking a historical period of erosive activity or absence of sediment deposition.

Permeable Units

Layers of earth materials, such as sand or gravel, that allow water to pass through easily.

Impermeable Units

Impermeable units refer to layers of rock or sediment that water cannot easily pass through, significantly affecting the flow of groundwater and the storage of hydrocarbons.