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Introduces the basic concepts of kidney function and describes a range of kidney diseases. Reviews diagnostic tests used to determine kidney function and describes treatment options for patients with kidney failure. ... For many people with reduced kidney function, a kidney disease is also present and will get worse.
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kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/index....
kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/index.htm
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Kidney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The kidneys are paired organs, which have the production of urine as their primary function. Kidneys are seen in many types of animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are part of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney
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; Kidneys and Kidney Function; What do the kidneys do? ... Even minor disruptions in kidney function play a role in most (if not all) cases of high blood pressure and increased injury to the kidneys. This injury can eventually cause malignant hypertension, stroke or even death.
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www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4647
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Blood supplied to the kidney contains a toxic product called urea which must be removed from the blood. It may have too much salt and too much water. The kidney removes these excess materials; that is its function.
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www.purchon.com/biology/kidney.htm
www.purchon.com/biology/kidney.htm
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At least one kidney must function properly for life to be maintained. ... Nephrosis is a kidney disease characterized by lesions of the epithelial lining of the renal tubules. The lesions cause a disturbance in the filtration function of the kidney. As a result, large amounts of protein is found in the urine.
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www.mamashealth.com/organs/kidney.asp
www.mamashealth.com/organs/kidney.asp
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It most often results from any disease that causes gradual loss of kidney function. It can range from mild dysfunction to severe kidney failure. The disease may lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000471.htm
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The kidneys perform the essential function of removing waste products from the blood and regulating the water fluid levels. The diagram below shows the basic structure of the kidney.
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www.engin.umich.edu/~cre/web_mod/viper/kidney_function....
www.engin.umich.edu/~cre/web_mod/viper/kidney_function.htm
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Kidney anatomy ... Kidney - blood and urine flow ... Kidney function tests are common procedures used to evaluate renal function. Refer to the following documents for details of how each test is performed:
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