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Introduction:
Your kidneys are the part of your excretory system that filters waste products out of your bloodstream. Kidney disorders can be very serious and can even lead to death if not treated promptly. Visit the Web site below to learn more about the functions of the kidneys and the symptoms and treatment of kidney disease.

Links to Explore:
Kidney Disease Information
http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/patients/kidney_disease_information.htm#1

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the Web page.
• Answer the following questions:

1			What is the source of the wastes in your blood?
2			Name the three common causes of kidney disease.
3			What are the symptoms of early kidney disease?
4			Name two tests your doctor can perform to check for kidney disease.
5			If your kidneys stop working completely, what are your options to maintain your health?