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|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. | |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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The Kidney synthesises and secretes various products, including hormones and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.
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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 required 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 Active Vitamin D3, or 1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3, Calcitriol is vital for Calcium Homeostasis, and acts to raise plasma calcium levels. Within the kidney, vitamin D from dietary sources or the skin is 'activated' by hydroxylation. |