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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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Chapter 36, Problem 5MC
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The structure of nephron is very complex and it adapted the homeostasis. The production of urine from blood filtrate takes place here. Osmoregulation of blood plasma maintains the concentration of urine.
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Ch. 36.1 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 36.1 - define homeostasis and describe how urinary...Ch. 36.1 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 36.2 - describe and compare the urinary systems of...Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 36.3 - list and describe the structures of the human...Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 36.3 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 36.3 - draw and label a nephron?Ch. 36.4 - describe the blood supply of the nephron and how...
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