KIDNEYS CARE -FOODS

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• The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, below the ribs. 
• They are essential for filtering waste and excess water from the blood to produce urine. 
• The kidneys also regulate blood pressure, balance the body's salts and minerals, maintain acid-base balance, and produce hormones that help create red blood cells and keep bones healthy. 
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Location and structure

• • Location: They are situated at the upper and back of the abdomen, one on each side of the spine. 
  • Protection: They are protected by the lower ribs, muscles, and a layer of fat. 
  • Size: A typical adult kidney is about 10 cm long, 6 cm wide, and 4 cm thick, and weighs around 150 grams. 
  Shape: They are bean-shaped organs. 
  Primary functions
  Waste removal: 
  They filter about half a cup of blood every minute, removing waste and extra water. 
  Fluid and electrolyte balance: 
  They maintain the body's balance of water, salts, and minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium. 
  Acid-base balance: 
  They regulate and maintain the body's acid-base balance. 
  Hormone production:
  They release hormones to control blood pressure. 
  They produce erythropoietin to stimulate the production of red blood cells. 
  They activate vitamin D, which is important for bone health. 
  How they connect to the rest of the body
  Ureters: Urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder through two thin, muscular tubes called ureters.
  Bladder: The bladder stores the urine until it is ready to be eliminated from the body.
  Urethra: The urethra is the tube through which urine leaves the body. 
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  Kidneys: Location, Anatomy, Function & Health
  
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