They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove water-soluble wastes which are diverted to the bladder. In producing urine, the kidneys excrete nitrogenous wastes such as urea and ammonium. They are also responsible for the reabsorption of water, glucose, and amino acids. The kidneys also produce hormones including calcitriol and erythropoietin.
Definition of skeg. 1  1 : the stern of the keel of a ship near the sternpost; especially : the part connecting the keel with the bottom of the rudderpost in a single-screw ship. 2  2 : a fin situated on the rear bottom of a surfboard that is used for steering and stability.
What is MPEG Format. The No.1 fast DVD to MPEG ripper can help rip and convert DVDs incl. copy-protected Disney DVD movies to MPEG for flexible playback or DVD backup. The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) is a working group of experts that was formed by ISO and IEC to set standards for audio and video compression and transmission. It was established in 1988 and its first meeting was in May 1988 in Ottawa, Canada.