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What structures in the kidney are responsible for filtering blood?
What structures in the kidney are responsible for filtering blood?
- Bronchioles
- Nephrons (correct)
- Villi
- Alveoli
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys?
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys?
- Glucagon
- Erythropoietin (correct)
- Insulin
- Cortisol
What is the primary function of the kidney?
What is the primary function of the kidney?
- Producing digestive enzymes
- Generating red blood cells
- Regulating fluid balance and blood pressure (correct)
- Storing excess glucose
What is the term for flowering plants without a woody stem?
What is the term for flowering plants without a woody stem?
What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?
What distinguishes angiosperms from gymnosperms?
What do the Greek words 'ἀγγεῖον' and 'σπέρμα' mean in the term 'angiosperm'?
What do the Greek words 'ἀγγεῖον' and 'σπέρμα' mean in the term 'angiosperm'?
When did angiosperms diversify explosively, becoming the dominant group of plants?
When did angiosperms diversify explosively, becoming the dominant group of plants?
What is almost entirely dependent on angiosperms according to the text?
What is almost entirely dependent on angiosperms according to the text?