В честь Всемирного дня почек были названы интересные факты об этом органе

Interesting facts about this organ were named in honor of World Kidney Day. The kidneys are located on the line between the tips of the thumbs. They cleanse the blood of toxins and produce the hormone renin. The kidneys weigh from 120 to 200 grams, and the right one is always heavier than the left one. They filter up to 2,000 liters of blood per day and form 180 liters of liquid. Urolithiasis is the most common kidney disease, but its risk can be reduced by drinking 2 liters of water per day. In winter, the kidneys should be especially protected, as there is an exacerbation of kidney diseases. Men who spend a lot of time in the sun have a lower risk of developing kidney cancer. Kidney stones began to be removed in the time of Hippocrates, they were called "stonecutters".