Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259277368
Author: David N. Shier Dr., Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To list: The general functions of the organs of the urinary system.

Introduction: The kidney is the bean-shaped organ of about four to five inches present on the either side of the spine. Each kidney weighs about 150 grams and is composed of two regions, namely, the outer cortex and inner medulla. It consists of two blood vessels, namely, the renal artery through which the blood enters and the renal veins through which the blood exits the kidney.

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Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

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