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The kidneys filter waste products from the blood, so if they don't work properly, you are essentially poisoned by your own cell waste. Kidney failure results in death if you don't get a transplant or undergo kidney dialysis frequently.
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Would exposure to uranium minng and milling affect kidneys?
Ingestion of soluble compounds of uranium can severely affect the kidneys.
Chapter One describes the toll anorexia can take on the body including low blood pressure and damage to what three vital body organs?
Anorexia can take a serious toll on the body and on a person's health. It can affect all organs in the body. The most serious of those would be the heart, the kidneys, and the liver.
Why would damaged kidneys affect health?
The kidneys filter waste products from the blood, so if they don't work properly, you are essentially poisoned by your own cell waste. Kidney failure results in death if you don't get a transplant or undergo kidney dialysis frequently.
Why would damaged kidneys effect your health?
Your kidneys act as a 'filter' - removing toxic substances from the body. If your kidneys are damaged, their functionality is reduced, and you will need dialysis treatment.
What organ does renal cancer affect?
The word 'renal' refers to the kidneys, so renal cancer would be a tumour which has started in the kidneys.
Is a vegetarian diet good for the kidneys?
It can be. One problem with the Standard American Diet (SAD), is that many eat TOO MUCH protein, which can strain your kidneys. If you have specific health issues, it would be good to talk to a health care professional about your specific diet needs. (I am not that professional!) Yes, vegetarian foods are more easily processed by the kidneys. Meat puts a strain on the kidneys.
Damage to the renal medulla would interfere first with the functioning of what?
Damage to the renal medulla would first interfere with the concentration of urine, as this is where the final processing occurs to regulate the concentration and volume of urine produced by the kidneys. Additionally, it would affect the regulation of blood pressure through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system which is crucial for maintaining blood pressure homeostasis.
How can emotions affect your physical health?
Emotions can affect our physical health. A emotionally strong person would be healthy while weak one would not be healthy.
What would the presence of urea indicates?
The presence of urea in the body typically indicates proper kidney function, as urea is a waste product that is excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels of urea may suggest dehydration, kidney disease, or other health conditions that affect the kidneys.
What happens if we never had a ureter in our body?
If we never had ureters, the transport of urine from the kidneys to the bladder would be severely impaired, leading to the accumulation of urine in the kidneys. This could cause kidney damage, infection, and potentially renal failure due to the inability to excrete waste and maintain fluid balance. Additionally, the overall regulation of electrolytes and bodily fluids would be disrupted, resulting in significant health complications.
How would the extinction of sharks affect the world?
Because then it would damage the circle of life!
Is not being able to urinate serious?
The kidneys remove substances that can be harmful from the blood so that they can be passed out of the body as urine. If you are notable to pass the urine out of the body, it can accumulate and back up into the kidneys and cause damage to the kidneys. This would be very serious and can ultimately result in death.
