#KNOW_YOUR_BODY_ORGANS Kidneys (වෘක්ක/වකුගඩු) The kidneys are a #pair_of _organs located in the #back_of_the_abdomen.(located between the transverse processes of T12-L3 vertebrae, with the left kidney typically somewhat more superior in position than the right). the kidneys are #bean_shaped structures and weigh about 150 g in the male and about 135g in the female. They are typically 10-12 cm in length, 5-7cm in width, and 2-3 cm in thickness. The kidneys serve important functions, including... 1.#filtration_and_excretion_of_metabolic_waste products (urea and ammonium) 2. #regulation of necessary electrolytes, fluid, and acid-base balance 3. #stimulation of red blood cell production. 4. #regulate blood pressure via the#reninangiotensin aldosterone system 5. #controlling reabsorption of water and maintaining intravascular volume. 6. #reabsorb glucose and amino acids 7. #hormonal functions via erythropoietin, calcitriol 8. #vitamin_D activation. The kidneys receive approximately #20% of the cardiac output.The blood supply to the kidneys arises from the paired renal arteries at the level of #L2.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:13:34 +0000
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