Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 36.5, Problem 1CSC
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The procedure of living kidney donation.
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Kidney failure results in the failed production of erythropoietin, a hormone which is responsible for stimulating the production of RBC from the bone marrow. Erythropoietin is released by kidneys. The failure in the production of erythropoietin leads to anemia and the patient feels shortening of breath. Fortunately, EPO production is possible through genetic engineering. A living kidney responds according to the altered needs of the body, producing EPO in proper amount at appropriate times. Kidney donation is a very good way to save an individual life’s.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 36.1 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 36.1 - define homeostasis and describe how urinary...Ch. 36.1 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 36.2 - describe and compare the urinary systems of...Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 36.3 - list and describe the structures of the human...Ch. 36.3 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 36.3 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 36.3 - draw and label a nephron?Ch. 36.4 - describe the blood supply of the nephron and how...
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