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What is the function of the kidney?
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Kindle function: Keeps you alive. For details look at wikipedia
Answered 5/4/2017
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The kidney.: The kidney serves several vital functions. It helps regulate the fluid volume in the body. It helps eliminate toxins from the blood stream. It also produces several hormones which help Control blood pressure. Impossible to live without!
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Kidney Function: The kidneys make urine and excrete waste which is a sterile ultrafiltrate of blood by passing the blood through tight spiraling tubes in functional units called nephrons. Kidneys also regulate electrolyte balance and acid base through various transporters tubes and mechanisms. The associated adrenal gland has important neuroendocrine functionality including blood pressure control. Read
Answered 5/6/2017
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