Internal fish anatomy - kidney Flashcards by Natalia-Odessa Chiselea | Brainscape

Q

How many kidneys do fish have? + roles

A

2 kidneys
found running close to their spine in the abdominal cavity

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Q

How many parts are to the kidney?

A

→ The anterior or head kidney, which forms blood.

→ The posterior kidney involved in osmoregulation.

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Q

What are the function of the kidneys?

A

producing urine
regulating the salt levels in the body

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