THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The human body can live with only one kidney.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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: -Kidney dialysis. If you have both kidneys completely removed, you will not make any urine. You will need to have kidney dialysis. This is a way of getting rid of waste products and excess water that the kidneys normally filter out of your blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most humans are born with two kidneys as the functional components of what is called the renal system, which also includes two ureters, a bladder and a urethra. The kidneys have many functions, including regulating blood pressure, producing red blood cells, activating vitamin D and producing some glucose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most people are born with two kidneys. However, as many as 1 in 1, 000 people are born with only one kidney. Usually, children with one kidney are perfectly healthy.

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