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Metanephridia vs. Nephrons: Earthworm & Mammal Waste Management
Chapter 44, Problem 1(choose chapter or problem)
Unlike an earthworm's metanephridia, a mammalian nephron
a. is intimately associated with a capillary network.
b. functions in both osmoregulation and excretion.
c. receives filtrate from the blood instead of coelomic fluid.
d. has a transport epithelium.
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QUESTION:
Unlike an earthworm's metanephridia, a mammalian nephron
a. is intimately associated with a capillary network.
b. functions in both osmoregulation and excretion.
c. receives filtrate from the blood instead of coelomic fluid.
d. has a transport epithelium.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
A metanephridium is a form of nephridium that may be found in all parts of an earthworm. They are a crucial element of the excretory system because they aid in the generation of urine, which is used to eliminate waste from the body while saving water.
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Metanephridia vs. Nephrons: Earthworm & Mammal Waste Management
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This videos teaches the mechanisms behind waste elimination in earthworms and mammals. Learn how metanephridia in earthworms and nephrons in mammalian kidneys work differently to perform crucial functions. Clear up common misconceptions and deepen your understanding of these biological systems.