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Kidneys
The kidneys serve many purposes. They regulate electrolytes, blood pressure, and acid levels. They also help to filter the blood.
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Is one kidney better than two?
You don't, many people live with one kidney and you can donate a kidney if you want to.
A blockage of the tube by a kidney stone, a tumor either of the tube, the bladder or the tissues outside the tube and bladder. OUCH!!
What does the kidney get rid of?
the kidney rid of because the muscles are living in our body that's why the kidney rid of
What part of the renal tubules can be found in the medulla of the kidney?
The renal medulla is the innermost part of the kidney. The renal medulla is split up into a number of sections, known as the renal pyramids
What is located on the hilum aspect of the kidney?
Hilus is the space where the renal pelvis, artery and vein enter the kidney.
What substances are being filtered in kidneys?
cellular waste created by the living cells in our body are filtered through the kidney and are turned into urine and bile
Can a kidney transplant recipient take a diet pill?
No! There is no reason to take diet pills period. They're bad for you, and, if your not willing to put in the work any losses you might see will only be temporary. Do something to get motivated, spend a little time in the gym, be mindful of your calorie intake and it will all come together. If diet pills really worked America wouldn't Gabe the obesity problems it has now.
Why is tissue typing necessary before a kidney transplant?
because your zubi will not accept the new organ
Glomerulus are tufts of capillaries in the kidney nephrons that filter blood.
What does mild fullness in pelvicalyceal system means?
Pelvicalyceal fullness means that the urine's path to the bladder is slowed. Dilation near the kidneys is what causes pelvicalyceal fullness.
Kidneys are made of many that filter water sugar salt and wastes from the blood?
Nephrons are the tiny filters that remove nitrogenous wastes from the blood. Nephrons are found in the kidneys.
What is the main cation in kidneys?
K+ potassium, Na+ sodium, Mg magnesium, H hydrogen, Ca calcium
source: The Human Body in Health & Disease fifth edition
Is it possible to have three kidneys?
Yes, I believe so when it is okay for a normal person with the regular 2 kidneys to donate one. Unless, two of the three kidneys of this abnormal persons kidneys don't work I don't see why not.
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The right kidney sits under the liver, the largest internal organ. So it's lower down (2-8cm lower) than the left kidney which is under the spleen, a much smaller organ. The tops of the spleen and liver are pretty much in line due to the diaphragm, which is why where their lower borders are makes such a difference.
What would happen to the body without kidney?
the people will die if the peole has no kidney the kidney i very importand it filters the unfiltered blood
What is a major organ of the excretory system that removes urea and other wastes from the blood?
Urea is produced in the liver and enters the bloodstream. it is filtered by the kidneys into the urine. The urea molecule travels in the urine to the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra before being expelled via urination.
