nephron that lies in the renal cortex

artery that radiates from the arcuate arteries into the renal cortex

hormone released by the adrenal cortex in response to long-term stress

glucocorticoid produced in response to stress

primitive leaf that develops in the zygote; monocots have one cotyledon, and dicots have two cotyledons

fleshy part of seed that provides nutrition to the seed

peritubular capillary network that allows exchange of solutes and water from the renal tubules

osmotic gradient in the renal medulla that is responsible for concentration of urine

visual display used to attract a mate

type of strong bond formed between two atoms of the same or different elements; forms when electrons are shared between atoms

hip bone

sensory and/or motor nerve that emanates from the brain

clade composed of chordates that possess a cranium; includes Vertebrata together with hagfishes

bony, cartilaginous, or fibrous structure surrounding the brain, jaw, and facial bones

crocodiles and alligators