Where are the kidneys?
They are located below the rib cage at the back of the body.
What shape are the kidneys?
bean shape
What size are the kidneys?
The size of a computer mouse.
How many kidneys do you have?
2
What do the kidneys remove from the blood?
Waste products and excess water
What is the process of removing waste products from the body called?
Excretion
How many times per day does you blood pass through your kidneys?
40
Kidneys excrete a liquid called
Urine
What can we do to keep our kidneys healthy?
Drink lots of water
Can you live with just 1 kidney?
Yes, I can.
What are the 2 jobs of the kidneys?
Kidneys filter the blood, removing waste products and excess water from the body.
Name 2 things doctors can do if your kidneys don’t work.
use dialysis machine to clean the blood, have a kidney transplant.
Which number shows the position of the kidney?
3
