Structure
Organ systems
Groups of organs that work together, such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems.
Kidneys
The kidneys filter wastes and extra water out of the blood, making urine.Source: NIDDK
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Kidneys is involved in
Process
Homeostasis
Keeping internal conditions, such as body temperature and blood chemistry, within a stable range.
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Sources & further reading
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Your Kidneys & How They Work (opens the original in a new tab)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. niddk.nih.gov. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH.
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