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.
Frankie (n) : Co Down term for someone from Belfast, usually implying a broad accent and a certain lack of sophistication. Fry (n): fried breakfast (typically sausage, bacon, eggs and pudding). Gaa, playing (v): gaelic football [from Gaelic Athletics Association]. Gack (n): refers to a foolish or stupid person.