Coloured scanning electron micrograph showing the surface of a glomerulus. This structure is encased in podocyte cells (green) that interlock.Below the surface, blood flows through the coiled capillary (blue) ×800
Healthy kidneys control blood volume and form a barrier which prevents cells and proteins escaping from our blood into our urine, while simultaneously removing toxic products of metabolism from the body by producing urine for excretion. These functions are essential for maintaining our health and wellbeing.
Kidney
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