What are the kidneys?
There are 2 kidneys: One in either side of your back. Each kidney is about the size of your fist.
What do the kidneys do?
Filter blood, remove extra water to make urine, make hormones, remove waste and help control blood pressure.
When the kidneys are damaged, wastes can build up in the body.
Your kidneys are like a laboratory, they can control vitamin D for strong bones, tells your body to make red blood cells. Get rid of drugs/ medicines, acid, fluid and waste.
The systems of body are all connected. Kidneys work your brain, bones, heart and the rest of body to make sure that body gets everything that needs to live a healthy life. If kidneys are not working, they might night be able to send or receive messages from the rest of body.
Parts of the Kidney
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