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The functional unit of the kidney that does the work - ANSWERS Nephron A nephron is made up of - ANSWERS A glomerulus and a tubule The endrocrine functions of the kidney include - ANSWERS making erythropoietin and the active for of Vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) for adults in the U.S. - ANSWERS Diabetes Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by - ANSWERS HyperPhosphatemia Why do kideny patients often have bone ...