Describe the Movement of Water Through the Nephron Including a Description

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Essay

Describe the movement of water through the nephron including a description of the movement of salt and countercurrent multiplication.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Optic Nerve

The bundle of fibers that proceeds from each retina to the brain.

Sleep Cycles

The patterns of shifting through different stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM stages, typically occurring multiple times throughout a sleep period.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's thoughts, opinions, or feelings for fear of offending others or facing social sanctions.