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The Kidneys. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs the size of the adult human fist. Located at the back of the upper abdomen on either side of the spine, the kidneys are a part of the renal system, a system that works to remove excess fluid and waste materials from the blood.
This leaflet gives a brief overview of the kidneys, kidney function and the urinary tract. The kidneys are a pair of organs on the left and right sides of the tummy (abdomen). The kidneys have a number of important functions which include: 1  Maintaining the body's fluid balance. 2  Clearing waste substances from the blood.