LABORATORY MANUAL FOR HUMAN ANATOMY & PH
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260254426
Author: Martin
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 57, Problem 2PL
Summary Introduction
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Urinary system or the excretory system is the organ system present in mammals and other animals. The main function of this system is to get rid of the toxic chemicals, especially nitrogenous waster produced by the body in various biochemical processes. The kidney is the chief organ of the excretory system. Nephrons are the fundamental unit of filtration of the waste products in kidney.
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LABORATORY MANUAL FOR HUMAN ANATOMY & PH
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