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When the Kidneys Do Not Receive Enough Blood, as in the Case

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When the kidneys do not receive enough blood, as in the case of congestive heart failure, ____________________ occurs.


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Biological Magnification

The method through which the levels of harmful compounds accumulate progressively in each subsequent level of the food chain.

Persistence

A characteristic of certain chemicals that are extremely stable and may take many years to be broken down into simpler forms by natural processes.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature, involving processes like fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.

African Savanna

A grassland ecosystem located in Africa, characterized by open landscapes, diverse wildlife, and seasonal rainfall.

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