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The Intake Event Has the Longest Port Duration of All

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The intake event has the longest port duration of all two-stroke events.


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Efferent Arteriole

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney, allowing for the regulation of blood pressure and filtration rate within the nephron.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a critical role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.

Bile Recycling

The process by which bile acids, after aiding in digestion, are absorbed by the intestine and returned to the liver to be reused.

Acid-Base Balance

The homeostatic regulation of bodily pH within a narrow range, crucial for normal cellular functions.

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