Embryology

• Renal failure occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to perform their functions effectively due to damage or disease.
• Kidney diseases can lead to renal failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which requires dialysis or transplantation.
• The main function of the kidneys is to filter blood, remove waste products from the body, regulate water balance, maintain electrolyte concentrations, and produce hormones.
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