GENERAL ANATOMY
URINARY SYSTEM
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produce hormones that assist in digestion
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convert vitamin D from its inactive to its active form
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regulate blood volume
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dispose of metabolic waste products
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Detailed explanation-1: -So, secretion of antibiotics is not a function of the kidneys.
Detailed explanation-2: -remove waste products from the body. remove drugs from the body. balance the body’s fluids. release hormones that regulate blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hormones The kidneys secrete a number of hormones, which are important for normal functioning of the body. One such hormone is renin, which keeps blood pressure normal. If blood pressure falls, renin is secreted by the kidneys to constrict the small blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-4: -Remove wastes and extra fluid. Your kidneys act like a filter to remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. Control blood pressure. Your kidneys need pressure to work properly. Make red blood cells. Your kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin. Keep bones healthy. Control pH Levels.