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What is the special structural feature of brush-bordered cubical cells of proximal tubules of the nephrons ?

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The cubical cells of proximal tubles possess much more microvilli and mitochondria to increase the surface area for absorption and active transport.
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  4. From where the pelvis receives urine ?

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  18. What is the excretory product from kidneys of reptiles?

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