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Kidney Structure
Kidneys' location and function
Kidneys filter the blood, producing urine that is stored in the bladder prior to elimination through the urethra. They are located in the peritoneal cavity.
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"OpenStax College, The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs. October 17, 2013."
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