Yes, but in mammals it is a minor function.
(In salt water fish it is their major function.)
Yes, but in mammals it is a minor function. (In salt water fish it is their major function.)
production and secretion of enzymes & hormones metabolic conversion acid base balance
excretion, filtration and secretion!
The kidneys of a chicken function the same way the kidneys do in a human body. Their function is to filter blood to remove waste and regulate electrolytes.
angiotensin
The function is to get rid of excess mucus.
The kidneys of a chicken function the same way the kidneys do in a human body. Their function is to filter blood to remove waste and regulate electrolytes.
They drain unfilterd blood from the body into the kidneys
urine
filtration, reabsorption and secretion
Microvilli increase the surface area of a cell membrane, aiding in absorption and secretion processes. They are particularly prominent in cells involved in nutrient absorption, such as in the intestines and kidneys.
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.