Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology

The Kidney synthesises and secretes various products, including hormones and enzymes which have a vital role within the body.

*Secretory Products of the Kidney*
Product	Action
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