Answered: What are postrenal abnormalities?

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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What are postrenal abnormalities?

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A kidney is a bean-shaped organ located on either side of the abdomen and it belongs to the urinary system.

The kidney controls water balance in the body excreting extra water from the blood in the form of urine. It controls acid-base and electrolyte balance by maintaining chemicals in the body including sodium, potassium, and calcium.

The ability of an organism to control different physiological processes in order to maintain a stable and balanced internal environment is referred to as homeostasis. Homeostasis within the body is maintained by electrolytes, temperature, and pressure.

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