1) "Compared to those of similarly sized birds and lizards, the kidneys of mammals ______." A) "Compared to those of similarly sized birds and lizards, the kidneys of mammals ______." B) have a larger renal cortex but a smaller renal medulla C) have lower concentration of urea in their renal medulla D) have higher concentrations of Na+ and Cl- in their renal medulla

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