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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.
organs affected by cystic fibrosis
Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence
The urinary system: Anterior view of the urinary organs of a female
Other Endocrine Tissues and Organs, Eicosanoids, and Growth Factors
Summary of the formation, circulation, and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Muscles Protecting the Organs of the Abdominal Cavity