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Function of Kidneys and Diseases

Kidneys are filtered organs present in vertebrates that help in removing water-soluble wastes from the blood. A normal human body possesses two kidneys which are bean-shaped and weigh around 150 grams each. Kidneys function as the waste disposal system of our body. Every day kidneys are processing around 200 liters of filtrate while absorbing a…

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Vitamin C Deficiency Diseases

Updated: 13-05-2025   Vitamin C is a cofactor in at least eight enzymatic reactions, including several collagen synthesis reactions that, when dysfunctional, cause the most severe symptoms of scurvy.   In animals, these reactions are especially important in wound-healing and in preventing bleeding from capillaries. Ascorbate may also act as an antioxidant against oxidative stress. …

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