- Kidney - Wikipedia
In humans, the kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped blood-filtering organs [1] that are a multilobar, multipapillary form of mammalian kidneys, usually without signs of external lobulation [2][3] They are located on the left and right in the retroperitoneal space, and in adult humans are about 12 centimetres (41⁄2 inches) in length [4][5]
- Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
Kidney Disease: There are several types of acute kidney problems and chronic kidney diseases leading to kidney failure Learn more in this guide
- Chronic kidney disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant
- Your Kidneys How They Work - NIDDK
Why are the kidneys important? How do my kidneys work? How does blood flow through my kidneys? The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine
- Kidneys: Location, function, anatomy, pictures, and related diseases
Where are the kidneys located, what do they do, and what do they look like? The kidneys help remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood
- National Kidney Foundation
37 million people in the U S have kidney disease but only 10% know it NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease—the largest public health issue you'll ever hear about
- Facts about your kidneys - Kidney Care UK
We take a look at exactly what your kidneys do in your body, and why they’re so important Where are your kidneys? Your kidneys are each about the size of an adult fist and are shaped like beans – think kidney beans, which have their name for a reason On average they are: 150g in weight
- Kidneys - Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer . . .
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that figure prominently in the urinary tract Each is about 4 to 5 inches (12 centimeters) long and weighs about one third of a pound (150 grams) One lies on each side of the spinal column, just behind the abdominal cavity, which contains the digestive organs
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