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why do we have two kidneys when we can live with only one?

  • Written by Brooke Huuskes, Lecturer in Human Anatomy, Physiology Anatomy & Microbiology, La Trobe University
why do we have two kidneys when we can live with only one?Right now, your kidneys are getting rid of all things your body does not need. They do this by 'cleaning' your blood. Shutterstock

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