Difference between revisions of "Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology"
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|<font color=Purple>Renin</font> | |<font color=Purple>Renin</font> | ||
| − | This enzyme forms a vital part of the [[Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) - Anatomy & Physiology|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 the [[Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) - Anatomy & Physiology|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''. | Renin is the enzyme for the creation of the hormone ''angiotensin''. | ||
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|Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - Anatomy & Physiology|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells. | |Erythropoeitin is the vital hormone for [[Erythropoiesis - Anatomy & Physiology|Erythropoeisis]], the production of red blood cells. | ||
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| − | |<font color=Purple>Calcitriol</font> | + | |<font color=Purple>[[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology#Calcitriol (Active Vitamin D3)|Calcitriol]]</font> |
| − | |Also known as | + | |Also known as ''Active Vitamin D3'', Calcitriol is vital for [[Endocrine System - Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Calcium Homeostasis]], and acts to raise plasma calcium levels. |
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Revision as of 10:18, 3 July 2008
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 Active Vitamin D3, Calcitriol is vital for Calcium Homeostasis, and acts to raise plasma calcium levels. |