ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Once your kidneys have less than 10 per cent of function remaining, this is called end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure. If you have kidney failure, you need dialysis or a transplant to stay alive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under most conditions, though totaling only a few pounds, the kidneys receive about 20 percent of all the blood pumped from the heart. Each day, about 120 liters of fluid and particles enter into the nephron to be filtered.

Detailed explanation-3: -They carry large amounts of blood from the aorta (the heart’s main artery) to the kidneys. Approximately 1/2 cup of blood passes through your kidneys from the renal arteries every minute. Your kidneys are part of the urinary system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stage 3B means kidney function is between 30 and 44 percent. The kidneys aren’t filtering waste, toxins, and fluids well and these are starting to build up.