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At what rate do kidneys filter impurities?

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At what rate do kidneys filter impurities?

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The kidneys filter impurities from the blood at a rate of approximately 120 to 150 milliliters per minute. This equates to around 180 liters per day. However, only about 1-2 liters are removed from the body as urine, while the rest is reabsorbed by the kidneys.

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