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Distinguish between excretion, egestion, osmoregulation and secretion by means of both definitions and examples.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter14: The Urinary System

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between excretion,
egestion,
osmoregulation and
secretion by means
of both definitions
and examples.

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