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The kidney's role in homeostasis, Submitted by Nisha Varghese To…
The kidney's role in homeostasis
Blood pressure regulation
RAS
Together, angiotensin II and aldosterone work to raise blood volume, blood pressure and sodium levels in the blood to restore the balance of sodium, potassium, and fluids.
HORMONE PRODUCTION
Erythropoietin
Aldosterone
Calcitriol
waste excretion
urea
creatinine
Maintains Electrolyte Balance
Sodium & Chloride
Potassium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Maintains Fluid Volume Balance
ADH act on kidney for regulate the volume and osmolality
Maintains Acid-Base Balance
Bicarbonate Formation
Hydrogen Ion Excretion
Bicarbonate Reabsorption
Vitamin D Synthesis
Vitamin D is converted in the renal cortex,. Vitamin D increases intestinal absorption of calcium and some magnesium and phosphate.
Submitted by Nisha Varghese To Stella Salamat