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Dialysis
By Jennifer Kenny |
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1 Do you know what function your kidneys have? They clean waste from your blood. They also regulate hormones. The human body has two kidneys, which are shaped like beans and are about the size of fists. They can be found below your ribs, toward your back. Acting as filters, your kidneys mix the waste with water, also known as urine. The urine is stored in your bladder until you empty it.