Three adaptations of the kidney include a large surface area due to microvilli, numerous mitochondria in cells for active transport, and a large contact surface area between nephrons and capillaries.
Kidneys have three adaptations: a large surface area with microvilli, cells with many mitochondria for active transport, and a large surface area of contact between nephrons and capillaries.
| Front | Name three adaptations of the kidney |
|---|---|
| Back | 1 large surface area a bunch of microvilli
2 cells have a lot of mitochondria for active transport
3 Large surface area of contact between nephrons and capillaries |
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