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The Centers for Disease Control reports that one in five women worldwide will be a victim of rape or attempted rape. In the United States, the rate is about one in:


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Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney involved in the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients from the filtrate.

Active Transport

The movement of substances across a cell membrane against their concentration gradient, requiring energy in the form of ATP.

Acidic Substances

Compounds that increase the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution, typically having a pH less than 7.

Urinary System

The bodily system consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

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