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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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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.

(please recommend me ;_;)

Which kidney is higher?

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.

What is the size of kidney cell?

It depends on the species and size. The ones commonly found where I live (The Norway Rat) at full grown have one approximately the size of a thumb nail.

What does in an SAG LTO in an ultrasound mean?

i think it has somthing to do with the ovaries but im not totally sure. i have a few ultrasounds with sag on it.

Can you poop out your kidney?

Cysts that can form on your kidneys can pop. The phrase "pop a kidney" comes from the fact that too much soda pop can cause severe kidney problems. This is because soda is extremely acidic. Eventually, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. This is caused by the phosphoric acid present in soda pop, that causes urinary changes, promoting kidney stones, leading to kidney failure.

How do you sell a kidney?

Can't sell organs. It's illegal.

The National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA), a federal law, makes it illegal to buy or sell organs for profit. You can be sentenced to five years in prison or a $50,000 fine, or both.

What is a kidney cell?

a kidney cell is also called a nephritic cell which is further classified as a somatic cell.

What is the function calyx in kidney?

These ducts are tubules and ducts that connect the nephrons to the ureter.

What could be wrong with my kidneys?

There are many conditions that can affect or involve the kidneys. Two of the most common problems are:

  1. kidney infection
  2. kidney stones

The most severe problem that can occur is kidney failure.



Are kidney beans poisonous?

Kidney beans are very harmful if you do not wash them and cook them.

Is the cortex part of the kidney?

renal and kidney are the same so the answer is Yes. the cortex is the outer part of the kidney as opposed to the medulla, the inner part.

Do the kidneys help with breathing?

how do the kidneys help you breath to keep you alive

How does blood get to the kidneys?

The blood supply to the kidneys is from the left and right renal arteries, which branch directly from the abdominal aorta. The kidneys receive approximately 20% of cardiac output despite making up only about 0.5% of bodyweight.