What is the function of the kidneys?

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The discussion centers around the functions of the kidneys, exploring their roles in the body. Participants express interest in understanding kidney function beyond basic definitions, touching on aspects of physiology and health.

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  • One participant states that the kidneys remove wastes and extra water from the bloodstream.
  • Another participant questions whether the inquiry is a homework question and suggests looking up the answer online.
  • A participant insists that their question is for general interest and that they have struggled to find a clear explanation.
  • A later reply provides a link to a resource that outlines various functions of the kidneys, including their role in maintaining blood cleanliness and chemical balance.
  • Another participant summarizes that the kidneys have three main functions: excreting metabolic products and toxins, regulating fluid homeostasis (including electrolyte and acid-base balance), and producing hormones that regulate blood pressure and calcium metabolism.

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Participants express differing views on the clarity and availability of information regarding kidney function, with some agreeing on the basic functions while others challenge the depth of understanding presented.

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Some participants express frustration over the perceived lack of accessible explanations, indicating a potential gap in understanding or communication regarding kidney functions.

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What is the function of the kidneys?
 
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Too remove wastes and extra water from the blood stream.
 
Is this a homework question? Have you tried looking up an answer to this first?
 
No its not a homwork question its just for general interest and I have tried looking for an answer but nowhere explains it well
 
Paulo2014 said:
No its not a homwork question its just for general interest and I have tried looking for an answer but nowhere explains it well

Well, you didn't try very hard... I just googled kidney function, and got bzillions of hits. Here's the first one:

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/

Your Kidneys and How They Work
On this page:

What do my kidneys do?
What is renal function?
Why do kidneys fail?
How do kidneys fail?
What are the signs of kidney disease?
What medical tests will my doctor use to detect kidney disease?
What are the stages of kidney disease?
What can I do about kidney disease?
What happens if my kidneys fail completely?
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Your two kidneys are vital organs that perform many functions to keep your blood clean and chemically balanced. Understanding how your kidneys work can help you to keep them healthy.

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The kidneys have three main functions- to excrete out metabolic products and toxins, play a key role in homeostasis by regulating the body's fluids (electrolyte balance and acid-base balance) and produce important hormones which regulate blood pressure and calcium metabolism.
 

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