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j_sun

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on: Sep 17, 2013
Processing of filtrate in the proximal and distal tubules
A) achieves the sorting of plasma proteins according to size.
B) achieves the conversion of toxic ammonia to less toxic urea.
C) maintains homeostasis of pH in body fluids.
D) regulates the speed of blood flow through the nephrons.
E) reabsorbs urea to maintain osmotic balance.


sammy

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2013
I remember it was C


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j_sun

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Reply #2 on: Oct 15, 2013
Thanks dude! Marking this solved.


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