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Kidneys perform crucial functions which affect all parts of the body.
Many other organs in our body depend on th ekidneys in order to function as they should. Nomrally, there are two kidneys, one on either side of the spine under the lower ribs. They are pink in colour and shaped like kidney beans. For your body to work properly, it must contain just the right amount of water. Many of the substances in the blood and body fluid must be kept at the correct level for the body to funcation.