Using the letters in the figure above, match each labeled region of the nephron with its description.  1. Fine-tuning and last regulation of solutes happen here [E] 2. Filters plasma from the glomerulus (pick two) [B] and [C] 3. Passes urine to the ureter (pick two).[F] and [G] 4. Where the tubule is permeable to water, not to sodium. [D] 5. Where most major nutrients, like glucose, are reabsorbed. [A]    

Lung diseases, such as emphysema, can be diagnosed by measuring lung volumes and the rates at which these volumes change.

The uptake of blood glucose from the blood by body cells is stimulated by:

All of the following are involved in the digestion of proteins EXCEPT which one?

Beneficial bacteria residing in the large intestine release vitamin ________, which is absorbed by the human host and used for the process of blood clotting.

The [hippocampus], where damage initially starts in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, is thought to play an important role in the storage and retrieval of long-term memory and learning.

Choose the right letters (A, B, or C) to fill in the blanks.  The quiet peaceful normal breathing aka, tidal volume is [A]. When you breathe in as much as possible you are measuring [B] as IRV, inspiratory reserve volume. After taking the ERV, expiratory reserve volume, you can have [C] as the vital capacity Vc. 

Based on the picture provided, fill in the blanks (A to D) . 1) This gland produces growth hormone. [A] 2) This gland produces cortisol. [C] 3) This gland produces glucagon. [D] 4) This gland produces calcitonin. [B]

Which one of the following is the most efficient long-term source of ATP for muscle cells that are engaged in endurance activities such as marathon?

When the amount of thyroid hormones (T3/T4) in the body increases, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of the body also increases.