Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology
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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 |