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Kidney's Role in Homeostasis, The proximal tubule, loop of Henle,…
Kidney's Role in Homeostasis
Maintains Acid-Base Balance
Hydrogen Ion Excretion
Bicarbonate Reabsorption
BicarbonateFormation
Vitamin D Synthesis
The renal cortex of the kidney converts Vitamin D from the supplements or the sun to the active form of Vitamin D. Vitamin D boosts intestinal absorption of calcium and some magnesium and phosphate.
Secretes Hormones
Calcitriol
Renin
Erythropoietin
Maintains Electrolyte Balance
Magnesium
calcium
Potassium
Hydrogen & Urea
Sodium
Chloride
Maintains fluid - volume balance
ADH acts on kidney for regulates the volume and osmolality
Excretion of wastes
Creatine
Excess water & Sails
Urea
Regulates Blood pressure
Renin- Angiotensin System(RAS)
The proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule play a vital role in the reabsorption of :