Two main functions: KIDNEY • Cleanse the Blood • Release Hormones Hormones Release by Kidney: Nephron •Vitamin D (Active) (Maintain Calcium) (Blood filter) •EPO (Regulate RBC) •Renin (Regulate Blood Pressure) • Granular surface • Healthy Function •...
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Two main functions: KIDNEY • Cleanse the Blood • Release Hormones Hormones Release by Kidney: Nephron •Vitamin D (Active) (Maintain Calcium) (Blood filter) •EPO (Regulate RBC) •Renin (Regulate Blood Pressure) • Granular surface • Healthy Function • Decreased function Vena Cava – • Proper Size To other Lymph • Smaller size Large veins, • Low urine protein organs nodes • High urine protein return blood • High Creatinine to heart • High Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
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