These waste products are then excreted in the form of urine, helping to maintain the body's internal environment. Regulation: The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating the body's fluid balance, electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance. They adjust the amount of water ...
Reiff J E, Werner-Wasik M, Valicenti R K and Huq M S 1999 Changes in the size and location of kidneys from supine to standing positions and the implications for block placement during total body irradiation Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. 45 447-9...
The ratio between kidney weights and fetal body weights were determined, and we observed that the ratio decreased during the fetal period. There were no sex or laterality differences in any parameter. Conclusions The morphometric parameters and the location of the fetal kidneys were determined by ...
The kidneys consist of a pair of bean-shaped organs that are found in the abdominal cavity. Their location in the retroperitoneal space offers them the protection of the lower ribs; in addition, the kidneys are surrounded by two layers of fat. These organs are found on either side of the ...
The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal organs located on either side of the vertebral column extending between the 12th thoracic and the 3rd lumbar vertebral levels. They play an important role in ...
Renal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has undergone major improvements in the past several years. This review focuses on the technical basics and clinical applications of MR angiography (MRA) with the goal of enabling readers to acquire high-resolution, high quality renal artery MRA. The current ...
Structure of the human primary cilia showing key ciliopathy associated genes and their locus within the cell. Human primary cilia are composed of nine microtubule doublets extending from the basal body. Key ciliopathy associated genes, and their location within the cilium are highlighted. Created wit...
MRI no longer merely provides morphologic information on the kidneys and ureters but has evolved into a versatile imaging technique for use in patients with renal or ureteral tumors and for detailed assessment of the renal vasculature. Moreover, it also allows an insight into the excretory function...
Although mineral nanoparticles have been detected in calcified blood vessels, the nature and role of these particles in the human body remain unclear. Here we show for the first time that human kidney tissues obtained from end-stage chronic kidney disease or renal cancer patients contain round, ...
About 300 pigs of different ages live on this farm, nestled in rolling hills, its exact location undisclosed for security reasons. Tags on their ears identify their genetics. United Therapeutics' designated pathogen-free facility in Christiansburg, Va., on May 29, 2024.Shelby Lum / AP ...