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Most Cities Do Not Benefit from the Free Ecosystem Services

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Most cities do not benefit from the free ecosystem services provided by ____, including air purification, generation of oxygen, removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide, control of soil erosion, and the provision of habitat for wildlife.


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Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and water balance in the body.

Renal Tubule

The part of the nephron in the kidney where filtrate from the renal corpuscle is further processed into urine.

Distal Tubule

The distal tubule is a segment of the kidney nephron that plays a crucial role in the reabsorption of water and ions, significantly contributing to the regulation of blood pressure, pH, and electrolyte balance.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus by releasing renin.

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