functions of the kidney related to glomerular filtration rate
Last reviewed 08/2021
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:
- Giles PD, Fitzmaurice DA. Formula estimation of glomerular filtration rate: have we gone wrong?BMJ 2007;334:1198-1200