ABSTRACT
The kidneys filter blood, reabsorb water and electrolytes, and eliminate metabolic wastes as urine. In addition, hormones such as erythropoietin, renin and angiotensin II are produced by the kidneys.
The kidneys filter blood, reabsorb water and electrolytes, and eliminate metabolic wastes as urine. In addition, hormones such as erythropoietin, renin and angiotensin II are produced by the kidneys.