Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Urine Formation - Check Your Progress - Page 228: 2

Answer

Glomerular filtration transports water, salt, nutrients, and waste out of the blood. Tubular reabsorption reabsorbs nutrients and salt molecules from the glomerular filtrate back into the blood. Tubular secretion excretes certain molecules into the urine.

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Glomerular filtration transports water, salt, nutrients, and waste out of the blood. Tubular reabsorption reabsorbs nutrients and salt molecules from the glomerular filtrate back into the blood. Tubular secretion excretes certain molecules into the urine.
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