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KIDNEY

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  • Human beings have two kidneys
  • Kidneys are bean shaped organ situated on either sides of backbone
  • Each kidney measures 10cm in length,5cm in widith ,and 3cm in thickness
  • Kidney functions as a filter in our body

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. Lighter part of kidney is called medulla

. Darker region of kidney is called cortex

. The functional unit of kidney is called nephrons

. Nephrons are ultra filters

. Urine is collected in the region called pelvis

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STRUCTURE OF NEPHRON

  • Nephron is the functional unit of kidney

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Healthy eating and exercise can help in maintaing a healthy kidney .

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