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The 'kidneys are organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid-base balance, and regulation of blood pressure (via maintaining salt and water balance). They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete wastes such as urea and ammonium, and they are also responsible for the reabsorption of water, glucose, and amino acids. The kidneys also produce hormones including calcitriol, erythropoietin, and the enzyme renin.
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On which of these organs would the adrenal glands be located?
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
Why are kidneys called kidneys?
The shape of your kidneys resemble the shape of the kidney bean.
Do arthropods have kidneys?
no they don't have kidneys
Are kidneys a gland?
No, kidneys are organs.
What does trinephric mean?
Nephric relates to kidneys and tri is 3 so I guess it's having 3 kidneys?
Do sharks have kidneys?
Yes sharke have kidneys .
What is excreted from the kidneys?
Urine is excreted from the kidneys.
Do fetus have kidneys?
Yes fetus has kidneys
Does a mollusks have kidneys?
It depends some mollusks may or may not have kidneys. Usually they have 2 kidneys.
What support does the kidney provide for cell?
Cellular wastes are removed by your kidneys.
How do horses kidneys work?
Horses are big animals, but their kidneys work in the same way as other kidneys work. The kidneys work by filtering out what the body does not need.
What are the kidneys located superficial to?
The kidneys are superficial to the spinal column. The spine and spinal cord are deep to the kidneys.
