Kidney Quiz

What did you learn throughout National Kidney Month?

Take the Kidney Quiz

Which of the following statements is false?

🔲 Your kidneys make urine

🔲 Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your blood

🔲 Your kidneys control your body’s chemical balance

🔲 Your kidneys help keep your bones healthy

🔲 Your kidneys filter cholesterol

Answer: Your kidneys filter cholesterol

Your kidneys do NOT filter cholesterol. However, your kidneys:

• Make urine

• Remove wastes and extra fluid from your blood

• Control your body’s chemical balance

• Help control your blood pressure

• Help keep your bones healthy

• Help you make red blood cells