GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most people live normal, healthy lives with one kidney. However, it’s important to stay as healthy as possible, and protect the only kidney you have.

Detailed explanation-2: -One kidney can filter enough blood to keep your body functioning normally. This is why you can survive and be healthy with only one kidney. The recommendations for healthy living if you have only one kidney are basically the same for people with two kidneys.

Detailed explanation-3: -They help your bones stay healthy, tell your body when to make new blood cells, and even help you stay upright when you’re walking around all day by taking care of your blood pressure. With all those important functions, scientist think having two kidneys must be important for our survival.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, but men with kidney diseases may have a reduced sperm count and have difficulty fathering a child.

Detailed explanation-5: -About one in 750 people is born with only one kidney. The medical term for this condition, which is more common in men than women, is renal agenesis.