Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN: 9781337392938

Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 48.3, Problem 4LO

Compare the structure and function of protonephridia, metanephridia, and Malpighian tubules.

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Biology (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 48.1 - Prob. 1LO Ch. 48.1 - How does osmoregulation contribute to homeostasis?Ch. 48.1 - Prob. 2C Ch. 48.2 - Prob. 2LO Ch. 48.2 - Prob. 1C Ch. 48.2 - What are the benefits of excreting nitrogenous...Ch. 48.3 - Prob. 3LO Ch. 48.3 - Compare the structure and function of...Ch. 48.3 - Prob. 1C Ch. 48.4 - Relate the function of the vertebrate kidney to...

Ch. 48.4 - Compare adaptations for osmoregulation in...Ch. 48.4 - What type of osmoregulatory challenge is faced by...Ch. 48.4 - Prob. 2C Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 7LO Ch. 48.5 - Describe (and label on a diagram) the structures...Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 9LO Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 10LO Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 1C Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 2C Ch. 48.5 - VISUALIZE Draw a diagram showing the sequence of...Ch. 48.5 - Prob. 4C Ch. 48 - Prob. 1TYU Ch. 48 - Prob. 2TYU Ch. 48 - Test Your Understanding 3 To compensate for fluid...Ch. 48 - The afferent arteriole delivers blood to the (a)...Ch. 48 - Which of the following does not contribute to the...Ch. 48 - Prob. 6TYU Ch. 48 - Which of the following does not contribute to the...Ch. 48 - Test Your Understanding 8 Which is not true of...Ch. 48 - Prob. 9TYU Ch. 48 - Prob. 10TYU Ch. 48 - Arrange the following structures into an accurate...Ch. 48 - Test Your Understanding 12 VISUALIZE Label the...Ch. 48 - Prob. 13TYU Ch. 48 - Prob. 14TYU Ch. 48 - EVOLUTION LINK The number of protonephridia in a...Ch. 48 - Test Your Understanding 16 EVOLUTION LINK The...Ch. 48 - Test Your Understanding 17 EVOLUTION LINK Although...Ch. 48 - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY A person with...

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