Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 33, Problem 3PIT
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The terms water, salts, toxins, and urine to the concept map.

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Urine formation is the process in which, toxic substances from the body are secreted to the nephron and the important salts and amino acids along with water are reabsorbed in the blood. Tubular filtration, absorption, and secretion result in the formation of urine.

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