ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY THE UNITY OF FORM A
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Author: SALADIN
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Chapter 23, Problem 9TYR
Beavers have relatively little need to conserve water and could therefore be expected to have _______ than humans do.
a. fewer nephrons
b. longer nephron loops
c. shorter nephron loops
d. longer collecting ducts
e. longer convoluted tubules
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY THE UNITY OF FORM A
Ch. 23.1 - State at least four functions of the kidneys other...Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 2BYGOCh. 23.1 - Prob. 3BYGOCh. 23.1 - Prob. 1AYLOCh. 23.1 - Prob. 2AYLOCh. 23.1 - Prob. 3AYLOCh. 23.1 - Blood urea nitrogen, azotemia, and uremia, and the...Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 5AYLOCh. 23.2 - Prob. 4BYGOCh. 23.2 - Prob. 5BYGO
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