The driving force for water intake is __________. glomerular filtration the thirst mechanism the renin-angiotensin mechanism metabolism
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Which of the following is involved in the body's primary blood- buffering mechanism? (A) Fluid intake (B) Absorption of nutrients in the gastrointestinal system (C) Carbon dioxide produced from metabolism (D) Hormones released by the kidney
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Describe the thirst mechanism, indicating how it is triggered and terminated.
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