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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 [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.

|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - WikiBlood|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells.

|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - WikiBlood|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells.

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|<font color=Purple>[[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font>

|<font color=Purple>[[Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font>

|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.

|Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', or ''1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[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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