Excretion: Human excretory system

artificial kidney

Artificial kidney definition: Any mechanism that assists or performs the job of human kidneys is an artificial kidney.  Artificial kidneys are a part of renal replacement therapy and can be of more than one type. Artificial kidney classification Artificial kidneys can be classified as follows:     Hemodialysis     Hemofiltration     Hemodiafiltration   […]

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Animal Excretion

Excretion is the process by which animals rid themselves of waste products and nitrogenous by-products of metabolism. Organisms maintain acid-base balance through excretory excretion and control osmotic pressure, which is the balance between inorganic ions and water. As a result, the process aids in the preservation of homeostasis, or the consistency of an organism’s internal

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Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure that is performed during a pregnancy to determine the health of the baby. It is most commonly used to examine the chromosomes of a newborn baby. In some cases, amniocentesis is performed to examine diseases that can occur during pregnancy, such as infections or genetic disorders. This procedure involves the

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Ammonotelism

Introduction  Ammonotelism can be defined as the process of excreting ammonia and ammonium ions that are highly soluble in water from living organisms. The animals that excrete through ammonotelism are called ammonotelic animals, including marine creatures like fish, echinoderms, larvae, and others. Aquatic animals excrete nitrogenous wastes in the form of ammonia naturally. Since ammonia

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Ammonotelism

Introduction Ammonotelism is the process of certain organisms excreting nitrogenous waste compounds in the form of ammonia. The elimination of undesired and toxic materials from the body is referred to as excretion. All waste substances, particularly nitrogenous waste, are removed from our bodies through the excretory system. The excretion process is crucial for the body

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Afferent Arteriole

The afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that feeds the glomerulus. Their diameter is greater than that of the efferent arteriole.The arteriole that transports blood away from the glomerulus is known as the efferent arteriole. Their diameter is smaller than the afferent arteriole.This is to allow for higher blood pressure in the glomerulus, which is

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Advantages of Dialysis

Dialysis is a treatment that can help individuals with end-stage renal failure live longer and better lives. However, dialysis carries a number of intrinsic dangers, which are magnified in patients who are at risk of problems, like the elderly or those who have other medical disorders. Dialysis In most cases, the kidneys are in charge

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Adipose tissue

Adipose tissue is a form of connective tissue. It is a highly specialised tissue, important in both people and animals. Adipocytes, or adipose tissue cells, generate fatty acids and absorb lipids and triacylglycerol. It even defends mechanical injuries and cold temperatures. The adipose tissue aids the act of thermogenesis. Adipose tissue is also a metabolically

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ADH and Diabetes Insipidus

It’s a rare disorder in which the kidneys produce abnormally large amounts of urine that is insipid, or odourless, and it can be fatal. This is when the kidneys lose control of water excretion. While the two conditions of diabetes – diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus – are not necessarily related, they can cause a constant thirst

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Acute and Chronic Diseases

Acute diseases, in general, arise unexpectedly, involve immediate or rapidly growing symptoms, and have a short duration (e.g., the flu). Chronic diseases, on the other hand, last for a long time. They develop and, in some cases, worsen with time (for example, Crohn’s disease). Most diseases can be classified as either acute or chronic. These

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