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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.

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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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]]

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]].

==Renin==

==Renin==

* A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney

 

* Renin affects blood pressure indirectly

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.

* 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

==Erythropoietin==

==Erythropoietin==

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 [[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|here]].

==Vitamin D==

==Vitamin D==

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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