T. S. of Kidney of Mammal
The kidney is main part of the excretory system which
help in the removal of nitrogenous waste.
1. Each kidney is bean-shaped.
The kidney is surrounded by a capsule of
dense connective tissue.
2. Kidney is composed of outer cortex and
inner medulla.
3 The cortex contains numerous uriniferous
tubules having Bowman's capsules and glomeruli
4 The medulla is consists of some renal
pyramids consisting of modularly rays, columns of Bertini, tubules of medulla
and connective tissue.
Function of Kidney
a. Removal of nitrogenous wastes from body.
b. Maintenance of water balance inside of body
(Osmoregulation)
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