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Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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|'''[[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|Erythropoietin]]'''
|'''[[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|Erythropoietin]]'''
|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells.
|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis|erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells.
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|'''[[Calcium#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]'''
|'''[[Calcium#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]'''
|Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', or ''1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Calcium|Calcium Homeostasis]], and acts to raise plasma calcium levels. Within the kidney, vitamin D from dietary sources or the skin is 'activated' by hydroxylation.
|Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', or ''1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Calcium|calcium homeostasis]], and acts to raise plasma calcium levels. Within the kidney, vitamin D from dietary sources or the skin is 'activated' by hydroxylation.
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