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 71 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
Excellent

isabelt_18

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Evolutionary adaptation to a new environment via natural selection. Evolutionary adaptation to a new environment via natural selection.
The insect family Coenagrionidae is found in the order Odonata and the suborder Zygoptera. The insect family Coenagrionidae is found in the order Odonata and the suborder Zygoptera.
Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ... Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ...
Sites of Resorption and Secretion in a Nephron Sites of Resorption and Secretion in a Nephron
The flow of energy and the cycling of materials maintain nature’s organization The flow of energy and the cycling of materials maintain nature’s organization
The effect of gene–environment interaction The effect of gene–environment interaction
Video: Structures that affect circulation - kidneys, blood volume and venous tone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library