The kidneys are paired organs located within the abdomen that are involved in the elimination of waste, regulation of the composition and volume of body fluids as well as hormone production.
As blood passes through the kidneys, removal or addition of certain materials occurs, while the kidneys form urine. In shape, the kidneys resemble beans – bean-shaped kidneys.
Reference:
Kumar PJ and Clark ML (eds.), 2002, Clinical Medicine, 5th edition, Saunders, Edinburgh, page 588. Go to reference
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