The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in vertebrates.

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The kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in vertebrates. Their main function is to regulate the balance of electrolytes in the blood, along with maintaining pH homeostasis. Illustration.

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