Difference between revisions of "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.

*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 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.

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 Renin is the enzyme required for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''.
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-|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - WikiBlood|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 Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font>
 |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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