Corpus

Urinary System

The kidneys and bladder that filter blood and balance fluid, salts and pH.

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The kidneys filter your entire blood volume dozens of times a day, reclaiming what the body needs and excreting the rest as urine. Beyond waste removal, they finely regulate blood pressure, red blood cell production and the body's acid-base balance.

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How it connects

Cardiovascular system

The kidneys are central regulators of blood pressure.

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Did you know?

  • Your kidneys filter your entire blood volume roughly 40 times a day.