Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate of the Kidneys With Insulin
Read this passage and study the graphics; then take the five-question quiz over measuring glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys with insulin.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Symptoms and Dangers of High Blood Sugar
Intellihealth looks at what happens in the body of someone with Type II Diabetes when blood sugar levels are elevated.
Other
National Kidney Foundation: Kidney Cancer
This thorough site contains a number facts dealing with kidney cancer. The causes, symptoms, detection, treatment, support, and hope for the future are the topics explored.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Tus Rinones
Read about what your kidneys do and why do you need at least one kidney to live.
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National Kidney Foundation: Hemodialysis
When is dialysis needed? How does the dialyzer clean the blood? Can dialysis patients continue to work? Can dialysis patients travel? These questions and more are answered in this thorough site.
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National Kidney Foundation: How Your Kidneys Work
This thorough site explains how kidneys function, delves into the causes and treatment of chronic kidney disease, and lists the warning signs of kidney disease.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Kidney and Urinary Tract Function, Disorders, and Diseases
This thorough site explains the role of the kidney in the body and provides links to information on kidney diseases, symptoms, tests, and treatment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Excretion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes organs of the excretory system and their roles.
Other
Cancer Guide: Steve Dunn's Kidney Cancer Page
A kidney cancer survivor outlines how he beat the cancer and provides information about treatment options.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Organs
Learn fun facts and information about the major organs and eight main body systems.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: How Do Kidneys Work?
Explains the parts and function of the kidneys and why they are important.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the roles of the kidneys in homeostasis.
Curated OER
Kidneys
A description of kidney transplants are provided in this encyclopedia article. Risk factors and expectations after surgery are discussed. Diagrams of the kidney are also provided.