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| + | The [[Urinary System Overview - 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. |
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− | |<font color=Purple>Renin</font> | + | |'''Renin''' |
− | |This enzyme forms a vital part of the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System|Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System]], a complex system of hormones and enzymes which act to raise blood pressure when stimulated by hypotension. | + | |This enzyme forms a vital part of theRenin-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''. | | Renin is the enzyme required for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''. |
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− | |<font color=Purple>[[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|Erythropoietin]]</font> | + | |'''[[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|Erythropoietin]]''' |
− | |Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells. | + | |Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis|erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells. |
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− | |<font color=Purple>[[Calcium#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font> | + | |'''[[Calcium#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]''' |
− | |Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', or ''1-25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Calcium|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|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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− | Kidneys are responsible for the production and release of two hormones [[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|Erythropoietin]] and [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology#Renin|Renin]]. Both of these hormones are from the [[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology#Juxtaglomerular Cells|Juxtaglomerular Cells]]. It is also responsible for the regulation of the [[Calcium #Active Vitamin D Synthesis |activation of vitamin D]]
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− | ==Renin==
| + | A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney. Renin affects blood pressure indirectly and is part of the first stage of the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System| renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system]]. Its effects are through its activation of this system by the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1. |
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− | * Part of the first stage of the [[Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System| renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system]]
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− | ** Its effects are through its activation of this system by the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin 1
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| ==Erythropoietin== | | ==Erythropoietin== |
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− | Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone produced in the kidneys in adult life. Its function is beyond the scope of this section and more information can be found [[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|here]] | + | Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone produced in the kidneys in adult life. Its function is beyond the scope of this section and more information can be found on [[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|regulatioon of erythropoiesis]]. |
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| ==Vitamin D== | | ==Vitamin D== |
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− | The [[Calcium#Active Vitamin D Synthesis|activation of vitamin D]] is regulated by the kidneys under the influence of another hormone [[Calcium#Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)|PTH]] | + | The [[Calcium#Active Vitamin D Synthesis|activation of vitamin D]] is regulated by the kidneys under the influence of another hormone, [[Calcium#Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)|PTH]]. |
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