Kidney Basics
Urinary Tract Trivia
Fun Facts
100
How many kidneys do most people have?
Most people have two kidneys!
100
What are the ureters?
The ureters are tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder!
100
What shape are the kidneys?
The kidneys are bean-shaped!
200
Where are the kidneys?
Kidneys are in the lower back.
200
What does the bladder do?
The bladder holds urine until you use the restroom.
200
True or false: You can lead a normal, healthy, and full life with only one kidney.
True!
300
One of the main jobs of the kidneys is to filter waste out of ____________.
Blood!
300
A healthy bladder can hold about ___ cups of pee.
2
300
Kidneys can continue to function and maintain essential life functions even when capacity drops significantly, often functioning with as little as ____% to ____% of their normal capacity.
10% to 15%
400
What do the kidneys make?
The kidneys make urine or pee.
400
What is the average pH of healthy urine?
The average pH of healthy urine is ~7.0.
400
How many gallons of blood do the kidneys filter each day?
37-50 gallons of blood! 