Excretory System and the Nephron

Join the Amoeba Sisters as they explore the excretory system! This video will first discuss two major functions of the excretory system before focusing on the nephron. The majority of this video will tour through the nephron while listing major items reabsorbed and secreted.

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Factual References:

Urry, Lisa A, et al. Campbell Biology. 11th ed., New York, Ny, Pearson Education, Inc, 2017.

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FURTHER READING SUGGESTION:

Remember, we mentioned there is so much more detail to explore!
Explore more about additional substances reabsorbed and secreted - as well as the percentages absorbed and secreted with this awesome chart from OpenStax:

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Hindi Subtitles Credit: Alisha Aggarwal

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