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Kidneys

The kidneys, which are located on either side of the spine, filter the blood and also help balance water, salt, and mineral levels in the blood.

Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD
- Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC
- Nephrology
Last Updated June 14, 2007

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Last Updated: June 14, 2007
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