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In the ovaries, the _______________________ are best described as large, fluid-filled follicles that contain an immature ovum and that secrete estrogen.

Tubular reabsorption begins when filtrate reaches

In the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism, macula densa cells function by:

___________________________ is defined as a situation in  which one or both kidneys drop to a lower position in the lower back.

Juxtaglomerular cells monitor blood pressure in:

The macula densa contains cells that:

The male hormone testosterone is produced by ______________________ cells.

In the kidney, blood travels from the renal artery to the ____________________________ artery.

The kidney is described as a retroperitoneal organ. This means that:

The descending limb of the Loop of Henle: