Normal Kidney Function

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. Each person has two kidneys and they are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste from our blood producing urine, which flows from the kidneys through tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until releasing it during urination.  Besides producing urine, the kidneys have many other functions such as regulating salt and mineral balance in our blood, controlling our blood pressure, maintaining healthy bones, and regulating our blood counts. Any damage to the kidneys can affect their ability to perform all of these important functions.

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