5 major functions of the kidney

• Angiotension system (REGULATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE)

  • RAA system - renin angiotension aldosterone system

• Filtering system

  • Waste removal

• Hematpoesis

• Fluid balance

  • 99.998% of the water can be covered if needed

  • Acid base balance

    • Acidosis - too much hydrogen (alkalosis is opposite)

  • Electrolyte balance

Category: Physiology Notes