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Chapter 26, Problem 1RC
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The paired duct-like structures that extend from the kidneys to the urinary bladder are known as ureters. The function of these ducts is to pass the urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
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Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Prob. 4RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 5RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 26 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 26 - Prob. 11RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 12RFTCh. 26 - The urinary system does all of the following...Ch. 26 - The renal sinus is (a) the innermost layer of...Ch. 26 - Prob. 15RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 17RFTCh. 26 - 18. The ureters and urinary bladder are lined by...Ch. 26 - Prob. 19RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 20RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 21RFTCh. 26 - Prob. 1RCCh. 26 - Prob. 2RCCh. 26 - Prob. 3RCCh. 26 - 4. Where is the glomerulus located in a nephron?
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Ch. 26 - Prob. 8RCCh. 26 - Prob. 9RCCh. 26 - Prob. 10RCCh. 26 - Prob. 1CTCh. 26 - Prob. 2CTCh. 26 - Prob. 3CT
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