Basic Details
Word: Kidney
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A bean-shaped organ in the body that filters waste from the blood to produce urine.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To have a good kidney: To be in a good situation or to be healthy. Example: "After the holiday, I feel I have a good kidney and am ready to work again."
- Kidney stones: Referring to small, hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys. Example: "He had a painful experience due to kidney stones while drinking less water."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The kidneys play a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy by filtering out the wastes.
Example 2: Doctors recommend drinking plenty of water to help the kidneys function properly.
Example 3: If one kidney is damaged, the other can often take over the work of both kidneys.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the human body has two kidneys, but you can live with just one? The remaining kidney can adapt and perform the job of both!
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller (This quote reminds us of the importance of inner health, much like how our kidneys work silently.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kidney" mean?
a) A part of the heart
b) A type of muscle
c) An organ that filters blood
d) A kind of bone
Answer: c) An organ that filters blood
2. Which of these is related to the function of a kidney?
a) Homeostasis
b) Photosynthesis
c) Gravity
d) Evaporation
Answer: a) Homeostasis
3. What can happen if the kidneys do not function properly?
a) The skin turns pink.
b) The body can swell and waste can build up.
c) Bones become stronger.
d) No change at all.
Answer: b) The body can swell and waste can build up.
4. Which phrase means to feel healthy?
a) To have a good kidney
b) To go to the moon
c) To climb a mountain
d) To jump over the sea
Answer: a) To have a good kidney
5. Which of these is NOT a part of the kidney's function?
a) Filtering waste
b) Producing enzymes
c) Balancing fluids
d) Regulating salts
Answer: b) Producing enzymes
