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How many kidneys does a typical human renal system contain?
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renal system
Diagram showing the location of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity and their attachment to major arteries and veins.
A typical human renal system contains two kidneys. They are bean-shaped, paired organs located in the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column.1