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What is the difference between the liver kidney and spleen related to blood filtration?
The liver is what you need to live - you need the kidney to have kids and the spleen is for venting
Is ALT used to test for kidney function?
No, ALT (alanine aminotransferase) is not typically used to test for kidney function. It is an enzyme primarily found in the liver and is commonly used to assess liver health and function. Tests such as creatinine or blood urea nitrogen (BUN) are usually used to evaluate kidney function.
What is the function of the liver pancreas and kidney?
The heart's function is to pump the blood to the rest of the body. The function of kidney is to filter the blood to get rid of waste materials to be disposed of in urine. The function of liver is to store carbohydrates in the form of glycogen and detoxify toxins.
What organ is similar to kidney?
The liver has some function like a kidney. It also removes some wastes and detoxifies as it does.
What is the function of ciprofloxacin?
It is an antibiotic, typically used for kidney or liver infections, or sometimes for cystitis.
What is the difference between end stage kidney disease and end stage liver disease?
Both refers to the advanced stages of disease of that organ from which a normal recovery is not possible(let it be kidney or liver).Both are two separate entities with different causes,presentations.
What kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce the kidney function and eventually leads to kidney failure?
The condition known as polycystic kidney disease is inherited and the cysts slowly reduce kidney function and leads to kidney failure. the condition can also effect the liver and pancreas.
Why does one kidney sit higher up than the other?
One kidney may sit higher than the other due to natural variations in anatomy. It is common for one kidney to be positioned slightly higher in the body than the other. This difference in position does not typically affect the function of the kidneys.
Why liver is more compact than kidney?
The liver is actually larger than a single kidney. Perhaps because there are two kidneys and only one liver, the liver may seem to be more compact. Personally I see very little difference in the degree of compactness.
Why liver more compact than kidney?
The liver is actually larger than a single kidney. Perhaps because there are two kidneys and only one liver, the liver may seem to be more compact. Personally I see very little difference in the degree of compactness.
Can liver diseases or abnormal liver and kidney function cause a false neg HCG pregnancy blood test and can it be the cause of the hook effect?
yes
Can excess protein intake affect your liver or kidneys?
It can cause kidney stones and/or reduced liver function. It won't happen after just a few meals, however.
