Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 11 - Section 11.1 - The Urinary System - Check Your Progress - Page 220: 3

Answer

If the kidneys do not properly excrete metabolic waste products from the blood and body, these waste products would likely build up to toxic levels and would prevent cells from functioning properly.

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If the kidneys do not properly excrete metabolic waste products from the blood and body, these waste products would likely build up to toxic levels and would prevent cells from functioning properly.
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