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Yes, the whites of your eyes and your skin will have a yellowish color to them if your kidneys fail. This is known as jaundice, and the yellow color is from bilirubin, which is a breakdown product of heme (a principle part of red blood cells). Bilirubin is formed when the liver breaks down the heme. Heme is then normally removed by the kidneys and is passed by the urine, but if the kidneys are not functioning, the heme, along with other waste products, will make their way back into the bloodstream.
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What is anaplasia?
a condition in which cells change in orientation to each other and fail to mature normally; that is thay fail to differentiate into specialized cell types.
What will happen if the urethra is removed?
The main thing that will happen if the urethra is removed is that urine will not have a way to exit the body. This primary way the body gets rid of toxins and excessive fluids before they cause harm.
If your kidneys fail will you die?
yup. one way to classify types of kidney failure is the physical area the problem starts. ill name them and put examples... Pre-renal (renal means kidney, Pre means before): - not enough blood flow to kidneys causing cells to die. this can happen by physical obstruction of the vessels or even if the person does not have enough blood left in thier body. intra-renal (intra means within): -rhabdomyolysis for example is when by products of muscle get into the functional parts of your kidneys, the bowmans capsule. these by products block up the filtering part of your kidneys, and nothing can pass through, causing build up of toxins in the body. Post-renal (post means after): - kidney stones, prostatic hyperplasia (swollen prostate), and any physical obstructions can prevent urine from passing and build up pressure in the kidneys. the kidneys depend on a very delicate balance of physical pressure and osmotic pressure to selectively filter out toxins. a physical blockage can increase the pressure and prevent the kidneys from filtering out toxins. leading to a build up in the body. the increased pressure can also damage the kidney, so after the blockage is cleared, some damage can be done. To be clear, it would have to be one hell of a kidney stone! most pass very painfully, but they do pass. jason RN, EMT-A
It is possible for a person to be blind but have no problems with the structure and function of their eyes?
The eyes are the lense and light capturing part of the process of seeing. The signal still has to be transmitted b the optic nerve to the brain, and the brain has to interpret the signals. Any of these systems can fail. So you can have "good" eyes and still be blind.
What are the risk of cloning?
pregnancy itself might fail
Why do your kidneys fail?
Kidneys tend to fail because of damage to the nephrons, which causes them to filter less effectivley or even cease to filter at all. Nephrons can fail quickly due to poisoning or injury Kidneys tend to fail because of damage to the nephrons, which causes them to filter less effectivley or even cease to filter at all. Nephrons can fail quickly due to poisoning or injury
If you drink everyday what can happen?
Your liver and kidneys may fail.
What happens to the lungs if the kidneys stop working?
The kidneys do not effect your lungs even if they don't work. However, you'll die shortly after your kidneys fail.
Does insulin cause your ankles and legs to swell?
yes if the kidneys fail.
Your grandfathers kidneys are only working 12 percent The doctors state they wont put him on dialysis till his kidneys fail What is the reason for this and why would they wait for them to fail?
Because dialysis is expensive and if the kidneys still work why would the insurance want to pay for it. Its all political and about $$
How are The kidneys affected by blood pressure?
I can tell you that high blood pressure, if it is not brought under control, can cause the kidneys to fail completely.
Are the kidneys affected by blood pressure?
I can tell you that high blood pressure, if it is not brought under control, can cause the kidneys to fail completely.
What happens when you have kidney failiure?
if your kidneys fail completely, then you can go on a transplant list and get a kidney transplant if your kidneys are failing the doctors will put you on dialysis ... trying to keep your blood clean... eventually your kidneys will fail and then you will get a transplant
What is it called when the kidneys stop functioning and fail to provide urine?
Renal failure,
What you get treated with when your kidneys fail?
You would probably be placed on dialysis to help with blood filtration.
What is a dieralisis?
I guess you are asking about dialysis. dialysis is the procedure whereby the kidneys of an animal remove waste material and excess fluid from their blood. If the kidneys fail, a machine can be used to do the procedure.
What are the advantages of having two kidneys?
Should one kidney fail or be removed the other kidney efficiently does all its functions in the body.
