Kidney

Sodium (Na) has an atomic mass of 22.989768 and its atomic number is 11. Sodium is known as a mineral that is of extreme importance in the human body as it pertains to basic life functions. It is found in many different salts. In most of our diets, it comes in the form of sodium chloride, which is a salt compound ("Why is sodium important," 2012). Too much or too little sodium can lead to serious health issues. Too much of sodium intake can lead to increased water retention and this can result in

TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION • Overwhelming, deleterious host immune response to an infection due to release of chemicals to fight the infection 2• 1 • Immune chemicals cause widespread inflammation, leading to blood clots and reduced blood flow 2• 1 • Systemic and can quickly become life-threatening with organ failure, including reduced blood pressure and heart failure 1 2 CLASSIFICATION 1 • There is a disease continuum with increasing severity if not treated or not responsive to treatment

be in the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or the urethra. If the infection is in the bladder it is called cystitis or a bladder infection. If the infection is in the kidneys is it called pyelonephritis or a kidney infection. If the infection is in the urethra it is called urethritis. Most urinary tract infections are bladder infections. Infections in the ureters are very rare. UTIs are caused by germs, usually bacteria that enter the

already knew the structure of the renal system I did not know about th The main role of the kidneys is to regulate body fluids within narrow limits by maintaining homeostasis (preservation of an internal environment), interacting with the endocrine system and excreting metabolic waste. To maintain homeostatic regulation electrolytes and balance of acid-base is an essential necessity which is controlled by the kidneys. The pH of arterial blood is regulated by the actions of two organs – which are

Solution present in each container after 60 minutes’ submersion Solution Dialysis Tubing Beaker Congo Red Present Absent Yellow Food Color Slightly Present Present 1. What specific part of the kidney does the dialysis tubing represent? What is the function of this part? It represents the part of the kidney that acts like a semipermeable membrane, the nephrons. The nephrons are made of membranous tubules that act analogously to the semipermeable dialysis bag. When blood passes through the tubules

Your kidneys play an important role in the health and maintenance of your body, from waste removal to hormone production. Sadly, the kidneys are commonly susceptible to developing the abnormal cell growth seen in cancer cases. In fact, nearly 77,000 patients are diagnosed with kidney and renal pelvis cancers each year. Understanding the facts about this form of cancer can help catch potential symptoms early enough to increase your chances of successful treatment. Causes While no exact kidney cancer

Matthew is an 18 year old student with a medical history of postrenal Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) at birth, secondary to Posterior Bilateral Urethral Valves (PUVs). The causes of AKI are divided into three categories: prerenal, (reduction in the normal amount of blood flow and fluid in the body) intrinsic, (damage to the renal tissues impairing renal function) and postrenal, (obstruction in the urinary tract below the kidneys),

since the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984 was established, but illegal sale of organs still exist on the black market. The black market is where desperate wealthy people can make contact with unscrupulous greedy criminals to secure themselves a kidney or any other type of human organ they may need. The idea that a person’s organ can be purchased online or through a dealer like a car is unethical and objectionable. Potential causes for the thriving black market and criminal activity is the dwindling

A Nursing Case Study on Chronic Renal Failure In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in NCM-102 CRITERIA Introduction and Implications - 5% Objective - 5% Developmental Data - 5% Physical Assessment - 10% History - 5% Anatomy and Physiology - 5% Pathophysiology - 10% Interpretations - 5% Drug Studies - 5% Nursing Management - 20% Health Teachings - 5% Format - 5% Punctuality - 10% Reference - 5% _________________ TOTAL:

increasing. Organ donation is important to the world because it saves, and changes lives, also the need for organ donation is expanding. A healthy person can donate organs also someone that is dying can donate organ. Common transplantation could be kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs, bones, skin, and corneas. Organ donation is determined by the doctor depending on your lifestyle. If someone is unhealthy and have bad organs, doctors can reject taking your organs. If someone is older in