Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Chapter 17.2, Problem 2P
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To find: The location of the kidney in the human body.
Introduction:: The kidney a smooth surfaced, reddish-brown colored and bean-shaped organ with approximately 12cm long, 6cm width and 3cm thick which is surrounded by a tough fibrous capsule.
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List the general functions of the organs of the...Ch. 17.1 - Prob. 1PCh. 17.2 - Prob. 2LCh. 17.2 - Prob. 3LCh. 17.2 - Prob. 4LCh. 17.2 - Prob. 5LCh. 17.2 - Prob. 2PCh. 17.2 - Prob. 3PCh. 17.2 - Prob. 4PCh. 17.2 - Prob. 5P
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Discuss the role of tubular reabsorption in urine...Ch. 17.3 - Define tubular secretion, and explain its role in...Ch. 17.3 - Vasoconstriction of which arteriole in part (a) of...Ch. 17.3 - Which processes form urine?
Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 10PCh. 17.3 - Which factors influence the rate of glomerular...Ch. 17.3 - What is the function of the macula densa?
Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 13PCh. 17.3 - Which of the three processes (glomerular...Ch. 17.3 - Which chemicals are normally present in the...Ch. 17.3 - Which mechanisms reabsorb solutes from the...Ch. 17.3 - Describe the role of passive transport in urine...Ch. 17.3 - Define tubular secretion.
Ch. 17.3 - Which substances are actively secreted?
Ch. 17.3 - How does sodium reabsorption affect potassium...Ch. 17.3 - How does the hypothalamus regulate urine...Ch. 17.3 - Explain how urea and uric acid are excreted.
Ch. 17.3 - List the normal constituents of urine.
Ch. 17.3 - Which factors affect urine volume?
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Explain how amino acids and proteins are...Ch. 17 - Prob. 21CACh. 17 - Prob. 22CACh. 17 - Prob. 23CACh. 17 - Prob. 24CACh. 17 - Prob. 25CACh. 17 - Prob. 26CACh. 17 - Prob. 27CACh. 17 - Prob. 28CACh. 17 - Prob. 29CACh. 17 - Prob. 30CACh. 17 - Prob. 31CACh. 17 - Prob. 32CACh. 17 - Prob. 33CACh. 17 - Prob. 34CACh. 17 - Prob. 1IACTCh. 17 - Prob. 2IACTCh. 17 - Prob. 3IACTCh. 17 - Prob. 4IACTCh. 17 - Prob. 5IACTCh. 17 - Prob. 6IACT
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