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Functions of the kidney related to glomerular filtration rate

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Functions of the kidneys related to glomerular filtration rate

  • Excretion of nitrogenous waste, sodium, free water, potassium, phosphate, and water soluble medicines (such as digoxin and gentamicin)
  • Control of blood pressure
  • Acid-base balance
  • Secretion of erythropoietin
  • Hydroxylation of vitamin D1 (activation)
  • Gluconeogenesis in the fasting state
  • Catabolism of peptide hormones (including insulin)

Reference:

  1. Giles PD, Fitzmaurice DA. Formula estimation of glomerular filtration rate: have we gone wrong?BMJ 2007;334:1198-1200

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