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Why is protein in the urine a sign that something could be wrong with your kidneys?
Protein in the urine can be a sign of kidney damage or disease because healthy kidneys filter waste products from the blood but prevent proteins from being filtered out. When the kidneys are not functioning properly, proteins can leak into the urine. This condition is called proteinuria and can be an indicator of various kidney problems.
What is waste product of the kidneys called?
it is urine. :)
Why do you need to pass urine after surgery?
One needs to pass urine after surgery to ensure the kidneys are functioning properly. Failure to pass urine indicates a renal problem.
What does the presence of NH4 in the urine indicates which of the kidneys function?
The presence of NH4 (ammonium) in the urine can indicate the functioning of the kidneys' ability to regulate acid-base balance. Ammonium is produced in the kidneys as a way to excrete excess hydrogen ions and maintain the body's pH balance. Monitoring ammonium levels in the urine can provide insight into kidney function related to acid-base regulation.
What is a liquid flowing through the kidneys called?
urine
What do we called the waste released through the kidneys?
Urine.
What is the inability of kidneys to create urine called?
retention?
What malfunctioning organ causes glucose in urine?
The malfunctioning organ that causes glucose in urine is the kidneys. Normally, the kidneys filter glucose from the blood and reabsorb it back into the bloodstream. When the kidneys are not functioning properly, they may not be able to reabsorb all the glucose, leading to its presence in the urine, a condition known as glycosuria.
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,
What converts blood into urine?
Blood is not "converted" into urine. Urine is EXTRACTED from the blood by the two organs called the "kidneys".
In the kidneys the tiny tubules that produce urine are called?
nephrons
What is a pair of bean-shaped organs that form and excrete urine?
That pair of organs is called as kidneys. They are placed besides your vertebral column in the abdomen. Kidneys filter about 180 liters of fluid per day. About 177 to 178 liters of the fluid is absorbed back. Rest is excreted as urine.
