HUMAN ANATOMY - 180 DAY EBOOK
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Author: McKinley
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 27, Problem 4CR
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The anatomic structure of the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule and glomerulus.
Introduction:
The excretory system is one of the most important life processes that help in the excretion of harmful waste outside the body. This system maintains the osmoregulation, regulates the ion and acid-base balance in the body.
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