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tth

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In the nephrotic syndrome, the kidney's ability to excrete _____ is impaired, contributing to edema.
 a. potassium b. sodium
  c. rennin d. calcium

Question 2

The cuplike component of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate is called the
 a. Bowman's capsule. b. ureter.
  c. collecting duct. d. tubule.


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nhea

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


tth

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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