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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.
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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.
what is the result for the excretory system if the kidneys are weakened?
If the kidneys are weakened, a likely result for the excretory system is that because blood would not have been filtered properly, both urine and blood would be excreted from the body. The excretory system would not be able to function properly if the kidneys are damaged.
If kidneys are weakened what is a likely result for the excretory system?
If the kidneys are weakened, a likely result for the excretory system is that because blood would not have been filtered properly, both urine and blood would be excreted from the body. The excretory system would not be able to function properly if the kidneys are damaged.
Would mitochondria have the greatest effect on the water balance in the cell if damaged?
yes
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.
What problems are caused if the kidneys are damaged?
Medically, we consume and make toxins everyday, within our bodies. The kidney's function is to clean your blood of these toxins. Damaged kidney would mean that you would be intoxicated. Toxins such as urea, which is supposed to be processed into urine, can stay in your body, making your skin look yellow.
What effect would eating more fruit and vegetables have on your health?
because
How do drugs effect balance?
Drugs can effect because it is bad for your health so it would go into your lungs change the balance and it would rot your lungs and you would die.
What organ is damaged the most from smoking on a short term basis?
I think it would effect your lungs because you inhale the smoke
Being physically active would have a positive effect on your position on the?
health continuum.
How would the Cuban Missile Crisis effect health?
Everyone would be dead. They just shot MISSILES AT YOU.
On which of these organs would the adrenal glands be located?
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys.
