2. Location of the kidneys The kidney’s are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage with one on each side of the spine.
3. Function of the kidneys Removes potentially harmful waste products from the body. The waste and extra water then become urine. Regulates the composition of the blood and some of the bodies fluids. Balances fluids in the body as well as the bodies chemicals.
4. Urinary System Information The kidneys are one of four organs located in the Urinary System. The Urinary System includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. The main function of this system is to filter waste products out of the blood and removes them from the body.
5. Why do Kidneys fail? The two most common causes of Kidney Disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. People with family history are at a greater risk for kidney failure. Most kidney disease attack nephrons, which causes them to lose their filtering capacity. Attacking the nephrons typically happens slowly without showing any sign. Most kidney disease attacks both of the kidneys at once.
6. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Condition in which kidney’s gradually loose function over a period of months or years. It can be caused by a number of different diseases. It is divided into stages depending on the level of function.
7. Facts about kidneys The kidneys contain 1,000,000 to 1,300,000 nephrons which is a basic functioning component. Kidneys can control the volume and electrolyte composition of urine. Kidneys also play function in regulating the pH of the body. Kidney functions are critical to sustain life. If a kidney fails, that persons life can only be maintained by dialysis or by kidney transplant.
8. Facts about kidneys continued Kidneys also play an important part in keeping people healthy. Kidneys are bean shaped and are about the size of a fist.
