Synopsis
Alice explains what the kidneys do in relation to urine and how drinking certain things can affect our hydration.
- Programme: Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young
- Series: 1
- Episode: Kidneys
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Biology | Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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