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Author: Frederic Martini, Robert Tallitsch
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Chapter 26, Problem 2CT
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The occurrence of acute kidney dysfunction, due to long-distance running.
Introduction:
The kidneys are the main organs of the excretory system. Their main function is excretion of toxins and waste from the body in the form of urine.
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Chapter 26 Solutions
Pearson eText Human Anatomy -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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?
Ch. 26 - Prob. 5RCCh. 26 - Prob. 6RCCh. 26 - 7. What is the trigone of the urinary bladder?
Ch. 26 - Prob. 8RCCh. 26 - Prob. 9RCCh. 26 - Prob. 10RCCh. 26 - Prob. 1CTCh. 26 - Prob. 2CTCh. 26 - Prob. 3CT
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