Get to Know Your Kidneys | Sanford PROMISE

Millions of people around the world suffer from kidney disease and kidney failure. The simple explanation of kidney function is that they filter blood. However, if we look closely at the kidney, specifically the nephron, we can see that it is a complex system. The nephron is responsible for removing waste but also putting water and nutrients back into the bloodstream to keep us hydrated. This lesson explores this fascinating organ and the many ways in which it can lose function.