Kidneys – Your Body’s Control Center

Kidneys – Your Body’s Control Center

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Normal bodily functions such as digestion release harmful byproducts into the bloodstream. The kidneys:

Remove toxic byproducts and release them into urine
Keep chemicals within the body (sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium) at the right levels
Control production of red blood cells, which are essential for oxygen to reach to the rest of the body.
Regulate blood pressure

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