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The individual units that carry out the work of the kidneys are called
 
  a. filters.
  b. tubules.
  c. nephrons.
  d. capillaries.

Question 2

The overall function of the kidneys is to
 
  a. detect and eliminate body toxins.
  b. maintain thermal homeostasis in the body.
  c. maintain chemical homeostasis in the body.
  d. control biochemical metabolism in the body.



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Answer to Question 1

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The individual units that carry out the work of the kidneys are called nephrons. Each nephron contains several tubules. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels found in the kidney and throughout the body. The kidney filters the blood to remove waste products.

Answer to Question 2

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The overall function of the kidneys is to maintain chemical homeostasis in the body. Biochemical metabolism is controlled within cells. Most toxins are neutralized in the liver. Thermal ho-meostasis is maintained by the skin and circulatory system.




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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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