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Rods and Cones Are Connected to ________

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Rods and cones are connected to ________.


Definitions:

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, responsible for filtering blood to form urine.

Filtration Rate

A measurement of the volume of fluid that passes through a filter or a membrane within a specified time period.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that plays a role in the reabsorption of water and ions from the filtrate, contributing to the regulation of blood pressure, pH, and electrolyte balance.

Loop Of Henle

A U-shaped tube in the kidney nephron essential for concentrating urine and conserving water by creating an osmotic gradient in the medulla.

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