Chapter 1: Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function. The kidneys are essential organs in the body which function to remove water and waste products. They also produce important hormones such as erythropoietin, Vitamin D, and renin. The kidneys are located in the back of the abdomen, one on each side of the spinal column, at about the level of the lower ribs. The average weight of an adult human kidney is approximately one-quarter pound. Each kidney is approximately 4 inches long, 2.5 inches wide, and 1.5 inches thick.
Dina /di-na/ [2 sylls.] as a name for girls. Dina's name origins are Hebrew and Old English, and the meaning of Dina is decoration; valley; justified; spear ruler. Dina is a variant transcription of Adena (Hebrew). Dina is also a variant of Dena (Old English): version of Deana and Dina.ina's name origins are Hebrew and Old English, and the meaning of Dina is decoration; valley; justified; spear ruler. Dina is a variant transcription of Adena (Hebrew).
Dina is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Di-na. In the U.S. in 2014, it ranked 1512 in baby name popularity for girls with 144 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.ina is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Di-na. In the U.S. in 2014, it ranked 1512 in baby name popularity for girls with 144 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.