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What Is the Term for the Rhythmic Expansion of an Artery

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What is the term for the rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats?


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Salt Concentration Gradient

A variation in the concentration of salt across a distance, affecting the movement of substances in biological systems.

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located in the kidney that filters blood to form urine.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the blood and tissues.

Secretion

The mechanism whereby compounds are synthesized and expelled from a cell, gland, or organ, either to fulfill a specific task in the body or to be excreted.

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