In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Kidney Transplantation 2. History of Kidney Transplantation 3. Success Rate 4. Donor 5. Procedure. Meaning of Kidney Transplantation: When the kidney failure is not treated with drug and dialysis, a kidney is transplanted from a compatible donor. History of Kidney Transplantation: The world’s first successful organ transplant was kidney transplantation [...]
In this article we will discuss about the roles of different organs in excretion. Role of Lungs in Excretion: Human lungs regularly remove about 18 L of CO2 per hour and about 400 ml of water per day in normal resting condition. Water loss through the lungs is small in hot humid climate and large in cold dry climate. Thus [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Regulation and Functions of Kidney of Human Beings. Regulation of Kidney: The functions of the kidney are controlled by antidiuretic hormone (ADH), juxtaglomÂerular apparatus (JGA) and Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF). (i) Control by Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): ADH is secreted by hypothalamus of the brain and released into the blood from the posterior [...]