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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Kidneys
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Kidneys
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. They play a vital role in filtering the blood, removing waste products like urea, and balancing fluids and electrolytes. Each kidney contains about a million nephrons, tiny filtering unit...
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Did you know your kidneys filter about 50 gallons of blood every single day? Kidneys might seem small, but these two bean-shaped organs, located near the middle of your back, work hard to keep your body balanced every moment of the day.
Each kidney contains up to a million nephrons, which are tiny filtering units surrounded by many blood v...
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