Facts about the
kidney
Name of the bodypart: kidney
Where can be found: It is located on either side of the backbone under the lowest rib.
Its useful functions: It removes waste products such as water, salt and roughage from blood.
Frightening details: If kidney doesn’t get enough liquid the roughages will turn into stones which cause enormous pain.
Fascinating features: One liter of blood flows through the kidneys every minutes.
Facts about the
liver
Definition of the bodypart: Liver
Where can be found: Above the intestin and under the diaphgram.
Its useful functions: Which function isn’t useful?
Frightening details: If the liver doesn’t work the roughages of the body will stand out on the skin.
Fascinating features: You may loose the 90 % of your liver and you will be still alive. From the remaining little liver peace develops a new one.
