The common ancestors of birds and mammals were very early (stem) reptiles, which almost certainly possessed 3-chambered hearts (2 atria, 1 ventricle). Birds and mammals, however, are alike in having 4-chambered hearts (2 atria, 2 ventricles). The 4-chambered hearts of birds and mammals are best described as

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Because the usual rate of phosphate filtration exceeds the transport maximum for phosphate reabsorption, which of the following is true?

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#Question id: 12300

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following changes, compared with normal, would be expected to occur, under steady-state conditions, in a patient whose severe renal disease has reduced the number of functional nephrons to 25% of normal?

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#Question id: 12301

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following would likely lead to hyponatremia?

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#Question id: 11481

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following sensory receptors is correctly paired with its category?

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#Question id: 12955

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following would tend to decrease GFR by more than 10% in a normal kidney?

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#Question id: 12954

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 55-year-old male patient with hypertension has had his blood pressure reasonably well controlled by administration of a thiazide diuretic. During his last visit (6 months ago) his blood pressure was 130/75 mm Hg and his serum creatinine was 1 mg/100 ml. He has been exercising regularly for the past 2 years, but recently has complained of knee pain and began taking large amounts of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. When he arrives at your office, his blood pressure is 155/85 and his serum creatinine is now 2.5 mg/100 ml. Which of the following best explains his increased serum creatinine?