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In humans, the kidney is located near the spinal column, just above the hip bones. As part of the excretory system, kidneys filter toxins from the blood. These waste products are collected in the bladder and then expelled from the body as urine.
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"Encyclopædia Britannica Online
N.d. Kidney. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/317358/kidney, accessed
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