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This is a diagram of the renal corpuscle.  It is comprised of two components.  What letters represent these components?

These structures, located in the renal corpuscle, play an active role in preventing plasma protein loss through capillaries into the filtrate by providing a barrier comprised of filtration slits.  What are these structures called?

What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?

Which of the following are macronutrients?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the sodium-glucose transport protein SGLT?

Carbohydrate digestion takes place primarily in what organs?

All of the following are primary functions of the ileum except:

Which anal sphincter is under voluntary control?

What is the primary function of the caecum?

  What mechanism influences the function of the letter “D” structure?