Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 33.4, Problem 1MC
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The organs that make up the human urinary system and explain the function of each part.
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The urinary system is also called as renal system and the main purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body. It also helps in regulating blood volume, pH, and electrolyte levels in the human body.
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Chapter 33 Solutions
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Ch. 33.1 - Prob. 1MCCh. 33.1 - Prob. 2MCCh. 33.1 - Prob. 3MCCh. 33.2 - What is osmoregulation, and why is it important?Ch. 33.2 - Prob. 2MCCh. 33.2 - Prob. 3MCCh. 33.3 - Prob. 1MCCh. 33.3 - Prob. 2MCCh. 33.4 - Prob. 1MCCh. 33.4 - Prob. 2MC
Ch. 33.5 - What three processes occur in urine formation?Ch. 33.5 - Prob. 2MCCh. 33.5 - Describe the roles of antidiuretic hormone and...Ch. 33.6 - Prob. 1MCCh. 33.6 - Prob. 2MCCh. 33 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 33 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 33 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 33 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 33 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 33 - Which of the following components of glomerular...Ch. 33 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 33 - Prob. 1WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 2WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 3WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 4WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 5WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 6WIOCh. 33 - How does the kidney reduce the volume of urine to...Ch. 33 - Prob. 8WIOCh. 33 - Prob. 1PITCh. 33 - Prob. 2PITCh. 33 - Prob. 3PIT
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