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Renal Reabsorption and Excretion Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses renal physiology, reabsorption, and excretion.
- The body reabsorbs the majority of water and electrolytes that start as filtrate in Bowman’s capsule.
- Most reabsorption occurs in the proximal and distal convoluted tubules.
- The kidneys require a lot of oxygen and glucose due to the heavy levels of ATP within renal cells.
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