kidney (organ)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:organization
gptkbp:arterialSupply gptkb:renal_artery
gptkbp:associatedWith chronic kidney disease
polycystic kidney disease
nephrotic syndrome
kidney stones
gptkbp:coveredBy renal capsule
gptkbp:drainedBy gptkb:ureter
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:ancient_Egyptians
gptkbp:function regulation of blood pressure
excretion of waste
filtration of blood
regulation of acid-base balance
regulation of electrolytes
production of hormones
gptkbp:hasPart gptkb:nephron
gptkb:cortex
medulla
renal pelvis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label kidney (organ)
gptkbp:innervates renal plexus
gptkbp:length about 11-12 cm (adult human)
gptkbp:location retroperitoneal space
gptkbp:measures glomerular filtration rate
gptkbp:numberInHumanBody 2
gptkbp:partOf urinary system
gptkbp:photographed gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
ultrasound
gptkbp:produces gptkb:calcitriol
gptkb:renin
gptkb:erythropoietin
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ureter
gptkb:loop_of_Henle
gptkb:nephron
gptkb:Bowman's_capsule
gptkb:adrenal_gland
bladder
glomerulus
proximal convoluted tubule
collecting duct
distal convoluted tubule
renal papilla
renal pyramid
gptkbp:scientificName ren
gptkbp:shape bean-shaped
gptkbp:transplantation kidney transplant
gptkbp:venousDrainage gptkb:renal_vein
gptkbp:weight about 150 grams (adult human)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:kidney_meridian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7