Kidney anatomy
The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and stimulating red blood cell production.
Review Date: 05/20/2009
Reviewed By: Parul Patel, MD, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology and
Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Affiliated with California
Pacific Medical Center, Department of Transplantation, San
Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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