Two organs in the lower back that clean waste and poisons from the blood The kidneys are shaped like two large beans and they act as the body's filter They also control the level of some chemicals in the blood such as sodium, potassium and phosphate Kidneys also control blood pressure and regulate red blood cell production
A pair of organs that maintain proper water and electrolyte balance, regulate acid-base concentration, and filter the blood of metabolic waste, which is excreted as urine Kidneys can be donated and transplanted
(KID-neez): A pair of organs in the abdomen that remove waste from the blood The waste leaves the body as urine
the two bean-shaped organs that filter wastes from the blood and form urine The kidneys are located near the middle of the back They send urine to the bladder
(KID-neez): A pair of organs in the abdomen that remove waste from the blood (as urine), produce erythropoietin and are responsible for the long-term regulation of blood pressure
The two bean-shaped body organs where urine is made They are located at the back of the body, below the ribs The two main functions of the kidneys are to remove toxic wastes and to remove excess water from the body The kidneys also help to control blood pressure, help to control the manufacture of red blood cells and help to keep the bones strong and healthy
Two organs in the lower back that clean waste and poisons from the blood The kidneys are shaped like two large beans, and they act as the body's filter They also control the level of some chemicals in the blood such as hydrogen, sodium, potassium, and phosphate