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Urea is produced from the breakdown of proteins in the:

Answer: liver.

  • A liver
  • B kidney
  • C lungs
  • D heart

Correct answer: A. liver

Explanation: The liver converts toxic ammonia into urea, which the kidney excretes.

The Nephron: Stages of Urine FormationBowman'scapsuleFILTRATIONPCTbulk REABSORPTIONLoop of Henlecounter-current - concentrates medullaDCTSECRETIONCollecting ductADH acts HERE

Filtrate flows through four functionally distinct stages of the nephron: Bowman's capsule filters blood, the PCT reabsorbs most useful substances unconditionally, the Loop of Henle builds a concentration gradient via counter-current exchange, the DCT secretes selected substances, and the collecting duct performs the final ADH-controlled water reabsorption.

Concept context

Nitrogenous waste, kidney structure, urine formation in the nephron, and hormonal regulation of excretion.

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