The Kidney

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:organization
gptkbp:arterialSupply gptkb:Renal_artery
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Glomerulonephritis
gptkb:Nephrotic_syndrome
gptkb:Polycystic_kidney_disease
gptkb:Pyelonephritis
gptkb:Renal_cell_carcinoma
Kidney stones
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
gptkbp:connectedTo Ureter
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Nephrons
gptkb:Renal_cortex
gptkb:Renal_medulla
gptkb:Renal_pyramids
Calyces
Renal pelvis
gptkbp:coveredBy gptkb:Renal_capsule
gptkbp:function Filter blood
Produce hormones
Produce urine
Regulate acid-base balance
Regulate fluid balance
Regulate electrolyte balance
Remove waste
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Kidney
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:Renal_plexus
gptkbp:length About 11-12 cm
gptkbp:location gptkb:Abdominal_cavity
gptkbp:numberInHumanBody 2
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Urinary_system
gptkbp:produces gptkb:Erythropoietin
gptkb:Renin
gptkb:Calcitriol
gptkbp:relatedTo Transplantation
Homeostasis
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Dialysis
Filtration
Secretion
Collecting duct
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Tubules
Urine formation
Blood pressure regulation
Reabsorption
Vitamin D metabolism
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Ren
gptkbp:shape Bean-shaped
gptkbp:venousDrainage gptkb:Renal_vein
gptkbp:weight About 150 grams each
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Babreka
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7