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... blood . These are of two kinds : renin , which is concerned indirectly with the control of electrolyte balance and blood pres- sure ; and erythropoietin , which is important for the for- mation of hemoglobin and red blood cells ...
... blood . These are of two kinds : renin , which is concerned indirectly with the control of electrolyte balance and blood pres- sure ; and erythropoietin , which is important for the for- mation of hemoglobin and red blood cells ...
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... blood space ) and open not directly to the exterior but to the alimentary canal at the junction between midgut and hindgut . The primary urine issuing from the malpighian tubules has to pass through the rectum before it leaves the ...
... blood space ) and open not directly to the exterior but to the alimentary canal at the junction between midgut and hindgut . The primary urine issuing from the malpighian tubules has to pass through the rectum before it leaves the ...
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... blood vessels . The intrarenal network of blood vessels merits particular attention , since it forms part of the blood - processing apparatus of the kidneys . The anterior and posterior divisions of each renal artery , mentioned earlier ...
... blood vessels . The intrarenal network of blood vessels merits particular attention , since it forms part of the blood - processing apparatus of the kidneys . The anterior and posterior divisions of each renal artery , mentioned earlier ...
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would become the principal reserve asset while gold | 36 |
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