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The kidneys, along with the [[Lungs]] are one of the two major sets of paired organs in the body. They are located in the lower back, just below and to either side of the [[Vertebral column|vertebral column in]] an area known as the [[Retroperitoneal space|retroperitoneal space]]; the left kidney being situated slightly higher than the right due to its larger size. The main function of the kidneys is to clean and process the blood via the removal of waste products and excess water. | The kidneys, along with the [[Lungs]] are one of the two major sets of paired organs in the body. They are located in the lower back, just below and to either side of the [[Vertebral column|vertebral column in]] an area known as the [[Retroperitoneal space|retroperitoneal space]]; the left kidney being situated slightly higher than the right due to its larger size. The main function of the kidneys is to clean and process the blood via the removal of waste products and excess water. | ||
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Revision as of 15:32, 15 November 2010
The kidneys, along with the Lungs are one of the two major sets of paired organs in the body. They are located in the lower back, just below and to either side of the vertebral column in an area known as the retroperitoneal space; the left kidney being situated slightly higher than the right due to its larger size. The main function of the kidneys is to clean and process the blood via the removal of waste products and excess water.