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what does it mean when a baby has too much nitrogen in its kidneys

2007-12-28 11:35:32 · 1 answers · asked by italiaprincezza24 1 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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It most likely means that there is a urea buildup in the kidneys. Urea is produced by the liver, and then the kidneys excrete urea from the body via urine. Urea has a measurable nitrogen content, so excess nitrogen in the kidneys typically points to a failure of the urea removal mechanism.

2007-12-28 11:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0 0

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