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Awilson837

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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.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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