This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In order to maintain the extracellular environment: a. the nephron absorbs waste products of ... (Read 64 times)

Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Aug 20, 2018
In order to maintain the extracellular environment:
 a. the nephron absorbs waste products of metabolism.
  b. the nephron adjusts urinary excretion of water and electrolytes to maintain balance.
  c. the distal tubule secretes Na and Ca.
  d. glucose is absorbed in the collecting ducts.

Question 2

The minimum amount of urine that needs to be produced in order to rid the body of wastes is
 a. 1 liter.
  b. 500 mL.
  c. 1500 mL.
  d. There is no minimum.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

zoeyesther

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


Awilson837

  • Member
  • Posts: 509
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

Joy Chen

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Asymmetrical localization of gene products during egg development in Drosophila Asymmetrical localization of gene products during egg development in Drosophila
nephron nephron
Diagram of a Nephron Diagram of a Nephron
Radioactive waste Radioactive waste
The Excretory System Water and waste products from cells The Excretory System Water and waste products from cells
Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix
Video: Covalent bonds - role in the body

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library