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Can Smoking Cause Kidney Disease?
Kidney diseases are disorders that affect the kidneys; the two organs that remove waste products, produce certain hormones, and regulate the level of chemicals in blood.
Kidney Function
A major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. These waste products and excess fluid are removed through urine.
The production of urine involves highly complex steps of excretion and reabsorption. This process is necessary to maintain a stable balance of body chemicals.
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