A researcher is studying the role of peritubular capillaries in kidney function. What is the primary function of peritubular capillaries in the kidney? 

A 45-year-old man is diagnosed with diabetes and tests positive for diabetes-related antibodies. What type of diabetes is he likely to have? 

A pregnant woman with diabetes is experiencing difficulty managing her blood glucose levels. How does pregnancy-related metabolic changes affect her condition? 

Medical terminology is used in muscle nomenclature. In the list below identify how muscles of the body can be named or categorized (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

A patient experiences a stress response, leading to the release of cortisol. How does neural control influence cortisol secretion? 

Celiac disease is triggered by sensitivity to which dietary component?

A patient with kidney disease has impaired capillary filtration. How does impaired capillary filtration affect kidney function?

An elderly woman is concerned about her risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.  How does age affect the risk of osteoporosis and fractures? 

A premature infant is born at 30 weeks gestational age.  How does prematurity affect nephron development and future kidney health? 

A patient is hyperventilating due to anxiety, leading to respiratory alkalosis. What is the primary renal compensation for respiratory alkalosis?