Kidneys


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Kidneys


Illustration of Kidneys

The kidneys, which are located on either side of the spine, filter the blood and also help balance water, salt, and mineral levels in the blood.

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Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD

- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC

- Nephrology
Last Updated June 14, 2007

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