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Renal Anatomy

Description
The kidneys are retroperitoneal, partly protected by the lower ribs.

Homeostatic Kidney Functions

Regulation of blood ionic composition
Na+, K+, Cl–
Regulation of blood pH
H+, HCO3–
Regulation of blood volume
H2O
Regulation of blood pressure

Maintenance of blood osmolarity
Production of hormones
 Calcitrol and Erythropoietin
Regulation of blood glucose level
Excretion of metabolic wastes and foreign substances (drugs or toxins)

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