7 kidney functions
The kidneys primary role is to be the body’s dustmen. But, in fact, this is only one of their 7 functions.
The kidney has 3 excretory functions – i.e. removes things:
Waste removal (dustmen role)
Excess water removal
Acid removal.
And 4 metabolic functions – i.e. or makes or activates (strengthens) substances:
Blood pressure control (makes renin)
Anaemia, red blood cells and erythropoietin (EPO) (makes EPO)
Vitamin D activation (activates cholecalciferol)
Make prostaglandins.
Summary
We have described the 7 kidney functions. We hope it has been useful.
Other resources
What do the kidneys do (longer article)
Last Reviewed on 27 May 2024