Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Kidney Function
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is used to determine how well the kidneys are functioning. The glomerulus in the kidney is a high-pressure system that is optimal for fluid filtration. Read the information about measuring kidney...
University of Arizona
Kidneys and Metals Problem Set
Great learning exercises to check your understanding of the kidneys. Complete this problem set and if you miss an answer you are taken to a tutorial that is very useful. This is a good site to use for research as well as checking for...
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Kidney Function and Care
The author of this article, Ron Kennedy, M.D., describes the kidney and its functions in an easy to understand way.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Homeostasis: Kidneys and Water Balance
A complete, self-paced lesson on homeostasis in the human body, focusing on kidney function. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate of the Kidneys With Insulin
Read this passage and study the graphics; then take the five-question quiz over measuring glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys with insulin.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Kidneys and Urinary System Topics
This site provides articles about kidneys and kidney diseases, along with other topics about the kidneys and the urinary system from the National Library of Medicine. You can find everything you may need here, from statistics to...
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Cartage.org: The Excretory System
This comprehensive resource examines the human excretory system, kidney function, nitrogen wastes, water and salt balance, and more.
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Agham Scientific Magazine: Kidneys and Survival
This resource from the Agham Scientific Magazine provides an indepth description of the kidneys their function as well as other uses of the kidneys. Links to an article entitled, "The Body's Own Sanitation Facility" with additional...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the roles of the kidneys in homeostasis.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Kidneys
An online biology textbook on the structure and function of the kidneys. Full of labeled, color diagrams for better understanding.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function, Disorders, and Diseases
This thorough site explains the role of the kidney in the body and provides links to information on kidney diseases, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The kidneys are important organs in maintaining homeostasis, the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite a changing environment....
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Execretory System and Nephrons
This resource provides general information about the human excretory system and kidneys, and a section only about nephrons. It includes several pictures, diagrams and explanations for understanding.
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The Italian Society of Neonatology: The Kidney Through the Ages
This resource provides information about the excretory system, specifically the kidney.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the roles of the kidneys in homeostasis.
BBC
Bbc: Human Anatomy: Organs
Explore the anatomy of the human body. Click on an organ or other body part to read more about its structure and function, and then try out an interactive activity for that organ.
University of Guelph
What Are Wetlands?
Wetlands are an important part of our ecosystem. They are often called the kidneys of the land. Learn about wetlands, where they are located, their value, and what threatens them.
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Phoenix 5: Ureter
This site from Phoenix 5 provides a brief dictionary definition of the ureter, a fibromuscular tube through which the urine passes from the kidney to the bladder. Also includes a chart showing the function of the ureter.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: The Biology Project: Chemicals and Human Health
The University of Arizona's Biology Project provides background information on toxic materials and the body's responses as well as interactive tutorials with assessment questions and an activity in which students can actually acquire and...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nephron
On this site, you'll find a brief description of what the functions of nephrons are.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Urinary System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how the urinary system filters blood and excretes wastes.