Functions of kidney

Function of kidney

The main function of kidney are -

1. Maintaining acid-base balance

2. Maintaining water balance

3. Formation and secretion of urine

4. Vitamin D metabolism

5. Making erythropoietin

6. Formation and secretion renin enzyme

7. Blood pressure control

8. Toxin removal of waste

9. Filtration of blood

10. Electrolyte balance

11. Homeostasis function

The main function of kidney are formation and secretion of urine.

Production and secretion of erythropoietin. The hormone that control formation of red blood cells.

Production and secretion renin and important enzyme to control blood pressure.