What Part of the Nephron Unit Filters 180 L of Water

question 64

Multiple Choice

What part of the nephron unit filters 180 L of water per day?

• A) peritubular capillaries
• B) glomeruli
• C) calyces
• D) trigone

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Definitions:

Root

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

Leaf

The green, photosynthetic organ of a plant that is typically flat and thin, responsible for absorbing sunlight to synthesize nutrients.

Phytoremediation

The use of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in soil, water, or air.

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