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What is a condition called in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to function?
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∙ 10y ago
Chronic kidney (renal) failure.
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∙ 11y agopolycystic kidney disease
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When kidneys loose ability to filter blood what is it called?
Renal failure is the loss of function of the kidneys.
What is an organisms ability to maintain a steady condition is called?
Homeostasis
What happens when the kidneys don't eliminate acid properly?
If the kidneys do not effectively eliminate acid, it builds up in the blood, leading to a condition called metabolic acidosis. These conditions are called renal tubular acidosis.
An animal's ability to adujust to changing condition in environment is called?
Adaptation.
What is it called if both kidneys are on the same side?
The condition considering which Kidney is on the wrong side, is known as an Ectopic Kidney.
The ability of smooth muscle to function over a wide range of lengths is called what?
plasticity
The ability of smooth muscle to function over a wide range of lengths is called?
plasticity
What is an infection in the lining of the kidney?
This is called a urinary tract infection. This condition can cause irritation of the lining of the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys.
Procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function?
That's called Dialysis.
What are the tubes called inside the kidneys?
The tubes from the kidneys to the bladder are called ureters.
Why are kidneys called kidneys?
The shape of your kidneys resemble the shape of the kidney bean.
What is the function of the juxtamedullary complex?
The juxtamedullary complex is also called the juxtaglomerular capsule, and it functions in the kidneys to do filtration. Another name for it is the Bowman's capsule.
