An important enzyme, renin, is also produced in the kidneys; it acts in negative feedback. Located at the rear of the abdominal cavity in the retroperitoneal space, the kidneys receive blood from the paired renal arteries, and drain into the paired renal veins. Each kidney excretes urine into a ureter which empties into the bladder.
2. skank-a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees. dancing, terpsichore, dance, saltation-taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
(skÄg) n. 1. A timber that connects the keel and sternpost of a ship. 2. An arm extending to the rear of the keel to support the rudder and protect the propeller. 3. A fin projecting from the bottom of an outboard motor, used to protect the propeller and to provide extra steering control.