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An opisthonephric kidney is the functional kidney of anamniotes, fish, and amphibians.
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Difference between metanephric kidney and opisthonephric kidney?
The difference is in the origins of the tissue. There are 3 parts of an embryonic kidney: 1.pronephros (anterior portion) 2.mesonephros (middle portion) 3.metanephros (posterior portion) Opisthonephric kidneys are made up of the mesonephros and metanephros. An Opisthonephric kidney is divided into two parts: 1) proximate 2)distal Example --> Mudpuppies have opisthonephric kidneys Metanephric kidneys are made up of only the metanephros. A Metanephric kidney is divided into three parts: 1)proximate 2)intermediate (ex. the Loop of Henle forms from this part) 3)distal Example --> Pigeons have metanephric kidneys
Which came first the kidney or the kidney bean?
The organ was called a kidney first. The kidney bean is called so because it is shaped like a kidney, the organ.
What is an accessory kidney?
An accessory kidney is an "extra" kidney.
What are common ailments of the kidney?
Kidney stones. Kidney failure.
Is there any difference between kidney disease and kidney failure?
Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
What are the problems that still remain of a kidney transplant?
Kidney failure and kidney rejection can still remain after kidney transplant.
What is the plural form of kidney?
kidneys is the plural of kidney.
What is an edematous kidney?
Edema means swelling. An edematous kidney is a swollen kidney.
The color of a kidney?
color of a kidney?
How do you apply for a kidney?
How do I apply for a kidney?
Drawing of a kidney bean?
kidney
Where are kidney stones produced?
In the Kidney.
