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Makayla Blunt
on Oct 31, 2024
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In humans, urea and uric acid are produced by the kidneys.
Uric Acid
A chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines, excreted in urine and associated with gout and kidney stones when present in high concentrations.
Urea
A nitrogenous waste compound produced by the breakdown of proteins in the liver and excreted in urine.
- Acknowledge the distinctions in elimination products and their creation among various life forms.
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- Acknowledge the distinctions in elimination products and their creation among various life forms.
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