The Kidneys and the Renal System

by Britannica Educational Publishing

Responsible for managing the body's waste and regulating the balance of water and electrolytes, the kidneys and renal system, in a sense, make up the body's plumbing network. When any part of the system fails or does not function properly, the body may be subject to unnatural concentrations of certain substances, causing illness or even death. This volume examines the various components of the renal, or urinary, system, and the consequences of dysfunction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161530679X
• ISBN13: 9781615306794
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12