kidney health Flashcards
1
Q
how do kidneys get damaged slowly over time
A
due to diabetes or urinary tract problems
2
Q
how do kidneys get damaged suddenly
A
due to illegal drug abuse that causes inufficient blood flow to kidneys or severe accidents
3
Q
what happens when both a person’s kidneys fail
A
toxic metabolic wastes like urea cannot be excreted from the body and when accummulated can be fatal
