Diabetics with high blood sugar levels cannot completely reabsorb all of the glucose in the filtrate.  Where does this excess glucose go to?

Which structure connects the mouth and the esophagus?

Acinar cells produce?

Which of the following specialized structures increases the ability of the jejunum to absorb nutrients?

Blood pressure in the glomerulus can be maintained regardless of blood pressure changes in the rest of the body.  Which structure of the kidney helps maintain this pressure?

During glomerular filtration the glomerular capsule recieves filtrate from this structure.

Which of the following protein enzymes is released in an inactive form into the stomach?

Which component of saliva begins digestion of carbohydrates?

A 26-year-old woman at 14 weeks of gestation presents for routine prenatal care. A clean-catch midstream urine specimen is collected for in-office chemical analysis. The dipstick flags positive for glucose and leukocyte esterase. The sample is submitted to the lab for culture.  After 24 hours of incubation, the culture shows >100 colonies of Escherichia coli. A repeat urine culture collected 48 hours later yields the same result: >100 colonies of E. coli, and a rare colony of yeast that is presumptively identified as Candida albicans.    The provider calls to discuss the significance of the culture reports. The patient denies any symptoms of pelvic discomfort or pain during urination. What is the recommended course of action for this patient?  

A catheter-collected urine sample grows a significant amount of a single colony type on SBA and MAC. Which combination of observations would be most helpful in deciding next steps for the culture work-up? (select any that apply)