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Complete each of the following statments.
The amount of Na+ excreted depends on the amount of Na+ ____________________ minus the amount of Na+ ____________________.
Short-Sighted Evolution
Evolutionary changes that benefit an organism or population in the short term but may be detrimental in the long term.
Cancer Cells
Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can invade other tissues, potentially forming tumors and spreading throughout the body.
Selection
The process by which certain traits become more or less common in a population due to their effects on the survival and reproduction of their carriers.
Sickle-Cell Anemia
A genetic blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene, leading to misshaped red blood cells that can cause health complications.
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