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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.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Your Kidneys and How They Work
This resource provides a detailed description of both structure and function of the kidneys, the role they play in the urinary system, as well as provides information about kidney disease.
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National Kidney Foundation: How Your Kidneys Work
This thorough site explains how kidneys function, delves into the causes and treatment of chronic kidney disease, and lists the warning signs of kidney disease.
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...
National Institutes of Health
Nat. Institutes of Health: Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis
This site describes hemodialysis and explains its functions and procedures.
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Kidneys and Urinary Tract
The urinary system and how it functions are explained. An interactive diagram shows the different parts, and summarizes what each does. Disorders of the kidneys and the urinary tract are also described.
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.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: The Urinary Tract & How It Works
This is an in-depth discussion on how the urinary system works. Also includes information about what can go wrong in the urinary system and how someone can get help.
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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.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Organs
Learn fun facts and information about the major organs and eight main body systems.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nephron
On this site, you'll find a brief description of what the functions of nephrons are.