Ramesh Nair Ramesh Nair Asked 5 months ago

Which is not a major function of the kidney?

My son is studying biology and asked me about the functions of the kidney. I know they filter blood, but I'm curious if there's anything commonly mistaken as a kidney function that actually isn't.

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Priya Yadav Priya Yadav Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Ugh, my brain is too tired for biology right now! But I think kidneys filter blood and make pee, right? So, something like making red blood cells or digesting food? That's not them. Definitely not digesting food, that's what my stomach is for, thank god.

Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Maintaining kidney health is so important, especially with high BP. Kidneys are crucial for filtering waste and balancing fluids. A major function NOT done by kidneys would be something like 'producing digestive enzymes'. That's the pancreas, I think. Regular checkups are key for kidney health.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I'm not a medical expert, but from what I recall from school, kidneys filter waste and control blood pressure. So, 'producing bile for digestion' would definitely not be their function, that's the liver and gallbladder. I've heard kidney problems can be really tough, so take care of them.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey! Don't stress too much about this. Kidneys primarily filter blood, make urine, and help with blood pressure. So, something like 'producing hormones for reproduction' is definitely not their job! That's more for other organs. Just keep drinking water for healthy kidneys! 😉

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Gopal Sharma Gopal Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

With diabetes, we always have to be careful about kidney health, it's very important. Kidneys filter blood and keep electrolytes in balance. So, a function like 'regulating blood sugar directly by insulin production' is not the kidney's job; that's the pancreas. Always watch your sugar intake.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Betiyan, kidneys are very important, they clean our body. They filter the blood, keep water balance. A major function that is NOT for the kidney is 'digesting food'. That work is done by the stomach and intestines. Keep your body clean with good food and lots of water, like our elders always said.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Kidneys are super cool, they do so much! They filter toxins, balance water, and help make red blood cells. But one thing they *don't* really do is 'control your emotions'! 😂 That's definitely a brain thing! Keep your kidneys happy by drinking water! 💧

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Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I teach my kids about body parts. Kidneys mostly clean the blood and make urine, also balance salt. So, something like 'controlling body temperature directly' is not their main job. That's more for the brain and skin. Practical to know for general health, no?

Meera Menon Meera Menon Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

It's good you're trying to understand body functions, it can feel overwhelming sometimes. Kidneys are crucial for filtering waste from blood and maintaining fluid balance. A function like 'producing insulin to regulate blood sugar' is not their primary role, that's the pancreas. It's important to know so you don't misunderstand health advice.

Rohan Reddy Rohan Reddy Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yo, kidneys are basically like your body's filter system, right? They clean the blood and balance fluids. So, a major function that isn't theirs would be something like 'producing digestive juices for breaking down food'. That's definitely not what kidneys do, haha.

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