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1. The nephron is the basic structural unit of the kidney, with about 1 million nephrons per kidney. Urine is formed through a process starting at the glomerulus and traveling through various tubular segments. 2. Urine composition is typically 95-97% water and 3-5% solids, with the major organic component being urea and the major inorganic component being chloride. Tests like creatinine clearance evaluate glomerular filtration while concentration tests evaluate tubular reabsorption. 3. Urine specimens can
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- Marl Estrada
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