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A primary reason that the kidneys have one of the highest metabolic rates of all body organs is that
Molecule
The smallest particle of a covalently bonded element or compound; two or more atoms joined by covalent bonds.
Homeostatic Mechanism
Biological processes that maintain the internal conditions of an organism within narrow limits despite changes in external environments.
Protein Production
The biological process in which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA.
Catabolic
A metabolic pathway that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy in the process.
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