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IJV Positions Called "Functional Gatekeepers"

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IJV positions called "functional gatekeepers" :


Definitions:

Nephron

The fundamental unit of structure and function in the kidney, tasked with purifying blood and generating urine.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that enable the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

Lasix

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.

Diuretic

A substance that increases urine production by the kidneys, helping the body eliminate excess fluid.

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