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What is the the microscopic structure of the functional unit of the kidney and the of urine production?
The microscopic, functional unit of the kidney and the site of urine-production is the Nephron.
What microscopic part of the kidney accomplishes its function?
nephron, each kidney has atleast 1 million
What is correct cpt code for gross and microscopic examination of a kidney biopsy?
Use CPT 88305 for examination of a kidney biopsy.
What is the tiny ball of capillaries in cortex of the kidney?
Glomerulus- tiny ball of capillaries(microscopic blood vessels) in the kidney.
What is the microscopic anatomical unit of excretion found in the kidney?
Nephron
How does juxtaglomerular apparatus help regulate blood pressure and filtration rate?
The apparatus is a microscopic structure in the kidney, the specific location of it helps to regulate the renal blood flow and filtration rate. It is regulated by secreting renin which activates the
Calcium oxalate in urine?
Calcium oxalate crystals are the most common cause of kidney stones. They are precipitated in the kidneys by eating tomatoes, leafy vegetables and excessive rice.
What is the name given to the millions of microscopic filters in the kydney?
The name given to the millions of microscopic filters in the kidney is the renal corpuscles or nephrons. They are responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood to produce urine.
Microscopic subunits in the kidneys responsible for filtering of the blood are called?
Nephrons which are tiny units in the kidney and are in millions of numbers in capacity.
Where does kidney stone develop?
The kidneys produce urine by filtering minerals and metabolites from the circulatory system. Normally, these minerals simply dissolve in the urine, but they can sometimes crystalize and aggregate to form a solid mass that attaches to the kidney wall. Kidney stones can be microscopic, or as large as a golf ball.
Do people pee out kidney stones?
Yes, you can pass it naturally or you can go to the hospital where they probe into your kidney or gallbladder and break the stones into smaller fragments so you can pass them easier. Either way, the stones are coming out the same place.
How are kidney stones formed?
Kidney stones are hard crystal-like structures that are formed in the kidneys from chemical elements in urine. More men are affected by kidney stones than women.
