BIOLOGY
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Chapter 49, Problem 2A
A viral infection that specifically interferes with the reabsorption of ions from the glomerular filtrate would attack cells located in the
a. Bowman’s capsule.
c. renal tubules.
b. glomerulus.
d. collecting duct.
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