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What is prune belly syndrome? Prune belly syndrome consists of three abnormalities: 1. Deficiency of the abdominal (belly) wall muscles that create a wrinkled appearance 2. Both testicles are undescended (have not dropped into the scrotum) 3. Dilated …
Treatment
What does the kidney do? Kidneys are organs with many functions. One responsibility the kidneys have is controlling the levels of water and minerals in the blood. To do this, the kidneys produce urine that then travels to the bladder through tubes known …
Specialty
The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped organ, located in the pelvis, that stores urine until ready for release. Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows into the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder is mostly composed of muscle, which …