Difference between revisions of "Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology"
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− | + | <big><center>[[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|'''BACK TO ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY''']]</center></big> | |
− | + | 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. | |
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− | | | + | |<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. | |
− | Renin is the enzyme | + | Renin is the enzyme for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''. |
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− | | | + | |<font color=Purple>Erythropoietin</font> |
− | |Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis| | + | |Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - Anatomy & Physiology|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells. |
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Revision as of 10:16, 3 July 2008
The Kidney synthesises and secretes various products, including hormones and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.
Product | Action |
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Renin
This enzyme forms a vital part of the 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. | |
Erythropoietin | Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for Erythropoeisis, the production of red blood cells. |
Calcitriol | Also known as |