Also called: renal function
Although kidneys are relatively small (each one is about the size of your fist), when they are healthy, they process 100% of the body’s blood supply about every 5 minutes.
Kidneys also perform many important functions. They clean waste from the blood, manage fluid in the body, control blood pressure, make red blood cells and balance acidity and mineral composition.
Related articles on DaVita.com
- New to Kidney Disease
- Overview About Kidneys
External links
- Your kidneys and how they work – National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)
