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Measurement of the functions of a nephron reveals a glomerular capillary pressure of 69 mm Hg, and a pressure in the capsular space of 15 mm Hg. Assuming that the blood colloid osmotic pressure is 30 mm Hg, and that essentially no plasma proteins are filtered by the glomerulus, what is the net filtration pressure in this case?
 A) 30 mm Hg
  B) 24 mm Hg
  C) 69 mm Hg
  D) 84 mm Hg
  E) 99 mm Hg

Question 2

Which common over the counter drug can decrease blood clotting and thus may be beneficial for preventing a heart attack?
 A) cough syrup
  B) anti-histamines
  C) aspirin
  D) acetaminophen
  E) tums



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C




fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Feb 27, 2019
Wow, this really help


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Gracias!

 

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