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What will happen if your kidneys are no functioning well?
The kidneys work to filter the blood in a person's body. If they stop working properly, dangerous wastes will build up in a person's body and result in death if they don't get medical treatment. Dialysis will work to do what the kidneys cannot until a person can get a transplant.
Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and functioning?
the alveoli provide a suface where exchange of gases can take place. The walls of the alveoli contain an extensive network of blood vessels.when we breath in, we lift our ribs and flatten our diaphragm,and the chest cavity becomes larger as a result. Because of this,air is sucked into lungs and fills the expanded alveoli.
Egfr blood test result is low what does this indicate?
your kidneys are crapping out
How does kidney effect the human behavior?
The kidneys help regulate the body's internal environment, maintaining balance in electrolytes, hormones, and fluids. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, it can lead to imbalances that may affect overall health and potentially impact human behavior. Additionally, some kidney disorders can result in conditions such as uremia, which can cause symptoms like confusion, fatigue, and changes in behavior.
what is the result for the excretory system if the kidneys are weakened?
If the kidneys are weakened, a likely result for the excretory system is that because blood would not have been filtered properly, both urine and blood would be excreted from the body. The excretory system would not be able to function properly if the kidneys are damaged.
If kidneys are weakened what is a likely result for the excretory system?
If the kidneys are weakened, a likely result for the excretory system is that because blood would not have been filtered properly, both urine and blood would be excreted from the body. The excretory system would not be able to function properly if the kidneys are damaged.
Gigantism and dwarfism are both a result of improper functioning of hormones?
Pituitary gland
What known functions result from sympathetic innervation into kidneys?
regulation of blood flow
What is a backup of urine into the kidneys often a result of a blockage in the urinary tract?
hydronephrosis
What is one very interesting fact about potassium?
While it is very important to the healthy functioning of the body, it is very important it is expelled from the body as too much can result in rapid heart rate and heart attacks. It is expelled by the kidneys so if you have kidney problems, you have to be very careful about Potassium consumption.
An athlete produces large quantities of sweat as a result the kidneys change the rate of urine production?
An athlete produces large quantities of sweat as a result the kidneys change the rate of urine production. This is because decreased urine production increases the amino acids in the blood.
What is the effect of junk food on the kidneys - my dad has a sickness caused by junk food?
Junk food is loaded with preservatives, fats and sugars which are all dificult for the kidney to process. They put a strain on the kidney that after time slows up its work and quits functioning. Result is sickness. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables instead of junk food. .
