Pathophysiology For The Health Professions - E- Book
Pathophysiology For The Health Professions - E- Book
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Author: Karin C. VanMeter, Robert J Hubert
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
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Chapter 18, Problem 8LO

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To explain: The way in which the nephrosclerosis affects the kidney.

Concept introduction:  The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system and nephron is the basic structural unit of kidney. Each kidney consists of approximately 1 million nephrons. The main function of nephron is ultrafiltration. It removes the waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood and provides the required molecules back to the blood. Sclerosis is the condition of hardening of a structure.

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Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which the nephrosclerosis affects the systemic blood pressure.

Concept introduction: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system and nephron is the basic structural unit of kidney. Each kidney consists of approximately 1 million nephrons. The main function of nephron is ultrafiltration. It removes the waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood and provides the required molecules back to the blood. Sclerosis is the condition of hardening of a structure.

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