THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -As well as filtering the blood, kidneys: make and regulate important hormones in the body that help to control blood pressure, red blood cell production and calcium uptake from the intestine. maintain body fluid at the correct levels for the body to function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why Are the Kidneys So Important? Most people know that 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 the urine. The production of urine involves highly complex steps of excretion and re-absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of a pair of organs in the abdomen. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood (as urine) and help keep chemicals (such as sodium, potassium, and calcium) balanced in the body. The kidneys also make hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kidney produce urine by removing toxic waste products and excess water from the body. Urine formed in each kidney passes through the ureter, flows into bladder before finally being excreted through the urethra.