Asked by dhruv marwa on May 08, 2024
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The nephrons:
A) collect urine.
B) remove waste products.
C) maintain normal fluid balance.
D) both B and C
Nephrons
The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Waste Products
Materials that are not wanted or are surplus after the completion of a process or during bodily functions.
Fluid Balance
The equilibrium between the fluid intake and fluid loss in the body to maintain health and proper physiological functions.
- Comprehend the biological mechanisms involved in the production of urine and the principle of glomerular filtration rate.
- Understand the anatomical components of the urinary system and their respective roles.
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Carolina HoffmanMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nephrons in the kidneys both remove waste products from the blood and help to maintain normal fluid balance in the body. They do not collect urine; urine is collected and transported out of the body by the ureters and bladder.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the biological mechanisms involved in the production of urine and the principle of glomerular filtration rate.
- Understand the anatomical components of the urinary system and their respective roles.
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