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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e
David Shier, Washtenaw Community College
Ricki Lewis, The University at Albany
Jackie Butler, Grayson County Community College

Urinary System

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Ears and Kidneys: What's the Connection?
(http://www.girlsandboystown.org/Btnrh/Deafgene.reg/earkidny.htm)

There are a number of genetic and non-genetic disorders that affect both ears and kidneys. Read more about the possible connection at this site.
Question: What is the possible connection of disorders that affect both ears and kidneys?
When Kidneys Fail
(http://www.baxter.com/www/renal/resource/thereduc/patient1.htm)

Learn more about kidney failure and why it occurs by reading this site.
Question: What are three options for coping with kidney failure?
Normal Renal Physiology
(http://www.ppol.com/brg/BRGcambells.html)

Learn more about the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
Questions:
A. Describe the structure and function of a nephron.
B. What is a glomerulus?