Abstract
The paper discusses the kidneys' principle role, the specific structure of the kidneys and how the kidneys affect other body systems. The paper also looks at the reseach to see what we understand about kidney disease, the need for antirejection drugs after a kidney transplant and what we don't yet know about kidney failure.

Outline:
How Do the Kidneys Affect Other Body Systems?
What Do We Understand About Kidney Disease?
Eschewing Antirejection Drugs After a Kidney Transplant
What We Don't Understand About Kidney Failure

From the Paper
"One of the most important functions of the kidneys - though not the only key function - is to provide an effective filtering device for the blood in the human body, through which about 200 quarts of blood flow on a daily basis, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). Within those 200 quarts of blood the kidneys screen out about 2 quarts of waste products. A big portion of that waste becomes urine and is stored in the bladder, thanks to the smooth functioning of the kidneys."

Tags:anemia, dialysis, transplants, antirejection, drugs