The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and the stimulation of red blood cell production.
Review Date: 7/22/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: Ari Mosenkis, MD, Department of Nephrology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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