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Glomerular filtration rate (the GFR) can be altered by which of the following possible responses below?

Match the terms with their respective descriptions/definitions. 

Carrier proteins are present in the proximal tubule cells of a nephron to help ensure glucose is reabsorbed. 

Adipose tissue is one of the most hydrated of all tissues in the body.  

According to the Pearson Learning dissection videos of the sheep kidney, the convex surface of the kidney is the _____ surface whereas the concave surface of the kidney is the ______ surface.

Glomeruli are the structural and functional units of the kidneys.   

According to the Pearson Learning dissection videos of the sheep kidney, why does the cortex of the kidney appear more bumpy than the medulla? 

According to the Pearson Learning dissection videos of the sheep kidney, the regions between the renal pyramids are called ________, and are identified here by the probe. 

The filtration membrane is a porous membrane allowing for the free passage of water and plasma proteins.  

This question is a two part question. When answering each of the two parts of this question, please be sure to properly label your answers to include “1” and “2” so as to ensure your instructor can determine the individual answers to each of the two parts. If you do not label your answers to the individual parts of the question, then no credit shall be awarded. PART 1: Identify the structure labeled “A” in the image below.  PART 2: Referring to the correct response to PART 1 above, name the next structure you would encounter following structure “A”.