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What Is the Purpose of the Kidney?


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Kidneys:

  1. In vertebrates, the kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped organs.
  2. Around a million nephrons, the functional unit of kidneys, are found in each kidney.
  3. The primary function of the kidneys is to excrete waste and excess fluid from the body.
  4. It aids in the maintenance of blood pH and ionic balance.

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