Kidney
-Kidney Problem Page- 1. Choose one of the problems described below. Problem #1:A man loses function in both his kidneys due to an inherited condition called polycystic
kidney disease. In this condition the normal kidney architecture of nephrons, collecting
tubules, and vasculature tissue is gradually replaced (often over several decades)
by nonfunctional fluid-filled spaces called cysts.The man is kept alive by hemodialysis
while awaiting a kidney transplant. Utilize the Internet or other sources to answer
the following questions: Problem #2: The individual in the above problem receives a kidney transplant from their spouse. 1. What is the meaning of the terms: autograft, heterograft, xenograft? Email your Professor at firstname.lastname@kbcc.cuny.edu |
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