a) i) Kidney;
ii) Osmoregulation;
Excretion;
iii) Nephron;
b) i) 3 funnel ;
4 ovary;
ii) site for production of ova / female gametes / secondary oocytes.;
Secretion of hormones ;
c) i) Uterus;
ii) Site for implantation;
Nourishment and development of foetus.;
d) Site for absorption of water;
Site for absorption of vitamins and mineral salts.;
Propulsion of food down the alimentary canal
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