Kidneys

Renes

Bean-shaped organs located retroperitoneally on either side of the vertebral column at the T12-L3 level. The right kidney sits slightly lower due to the liver. Each kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons, the functional filtering units. The renal hilum transmits the renal artery, vein, and ureter.

Tipe Organ
Sistem Tubuh Urinary
Wilayah Tubuh Abdomen
Nama Latin Renes
FMA ID 7203

Fungsi

Filter approximately 180 liters of blood daily, producing 1-2 liters of urine. Regulate fluid balance, electrolyte concentration, acid-base balance, and blood pressure. Produce erythropoietin and activate vitamin D.

Signifikansi Klinis

Chronic kidney disease affects millions worldwide and may progress to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplantation. Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) cause severe pain. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What is the Kidneys?
Bean-shaped organs located retroperitoneally on either side of the vertebral column at the T12-L3 level. The right kidney sits slightly lower due to the liver. Each kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons, the functional filtering units. The renal hilum transmits the renal artery, vein, and
What is the function of the Kidneys?
Filter approximately 180 liters of blood daily, producing 1-2 liters of urine. Regulate fluid balance, electrolyte concentration, acid-base balance, and blood pressure. Produce erythropoietin and activate vitamin D.
What body system is the Kidneys part of?
The Kidneys is part of the Urinary.
What conditions affect the Kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease affects millions worldwide and may progress to end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis or transplantation. Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) cause severe pain. Renal cell carcinoma is the most common kidney cancer.
Where is the Kidneys located?
The Kidneys is located in the Abdomen region of the body.

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