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Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary Tract|Kidney]] synthesises and secretes various products, including [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.
The [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary Tract|Kidney]] synthesises and secretes various products, including [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.
|<font color=Purple>Renin</font>
|<font color=Purple>Renin</font>
|This enzyme forms a vital part of the [[Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) - Anatomy & Physiology|Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]], a complex system of hormones and enzymes which act to raise blood pressure when stimulated by hypotension.
|This enzyme forms a vital part of the [[Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) - Anatomy & Physiology|Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]], a complex system of hormones and enzymes which act to raise blood pressure when stimulated by hypotension.
Renin is the enzyme for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''.
Renin is the enzyme required for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''.
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|<font color=Purple>Erythropoietin</font>
|<font color=Purple>Erythropoietin</font>
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|<font color=Purple>[[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font>
|<font color=Purple>[[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font>
|Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Calcium Homeostasis]], and acts to raise plasma calcium levels.
|Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', or ''1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|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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