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==Overview==

==Overview==

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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|<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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==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 on [[Erythropoiesis#Regulation|regulatioon of erythropoiesis]].

==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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