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The kidneys work to filter the blood in a person's body. If they stop working properly, dangerous wastes will build up in a person's body and result in death if they don't get medical treatment. Dialysis will work to do what the kidneys cannot until a person can get a transplant.
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The basic functioning unit of the kidneys are?
The nephron.
Smallest functioning unit of the kidneys?
i dont knw
Does Liam Payne have two kidneys?
He did not always have two kidneys because one was not functioning when he was born, but yes. Now he has two kidneys(:
What does it mean if you BUN is 15?
It means your kidneys are functioning well; anything above 18 may indicate a problem and should be discussed with your doctor.
How long does it usually take for a new kidney to start functioning?
The new kidney may start functioning immediately, or may take several weeks to begin producing urine. Living donor kidneys are more likely to begin functioning earlier than cadaver kidneys,
How long can a human survive without functioning kidneys?
A week or 2 at the most
What is it called when the kidneys stop functioning and fail to provide urine?
Renal failure,
What is normal albumin in the urine?
There should be no albumin in the urine if the kidneys are functioning properly.
Does dialysis keep you from urinating?
Although dialysis cleanses the blood of wastes normally processed and excreted by the kidneys, urination still may occur (although may be reduced).
What will happen to the organisms if the organs do not function normally?
The main function of kidneys is to filter uric acid out of the blood, so if they are not functioning normally, uric acid will build up in the blood, eventually reaching a toxic concentration.
What happen to the cell if some parts of it is not functioning well?
Cell slowly ceases to function at it's normal ability then dies off
Why is urinalysis a routines part of any good physical examination?
to tell if you have UTI or your kidneys are functioning properly
