In What Ways Do the GI Tract and the Kidney

question 97

Essay

In what ways do the GI tract and the kidney function to help maintain fluid and electrolyte balance? How does the body defend itself when faced with conditions that induce excessive water and mineral losses (e.g. sweating, diarrhea)?

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Definitions:

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