Grays Peak and Torreys Peak - 8.35 Miles Round-Trip. Grays Peak (14,270') and Torreys Peak (14,267') are the two highest points along the Continental Divide, and considered among the most accessible fourteeners in Colorado. The summits are connected by a .8 mile long saddle, making both attainable in a day with an early start.
BUN â Blood urea nitrogen. 1  Purpose: To detect elevated waste levels in the bloodstream, which is an early sign of reduced kidney function. 2  Normal range: 7 to 20 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). 3  How this test is conducted: A blood sample is taken and sent for analysis.
The basic functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. The nephron is a tubular structure that is lined with one layer of epithelial cells. On average, each kidney is comprised of approximately one million nephrons. Blood first enters the kidneys by way of the renal artery.