Question

Name three hormones and their influence on nephron function.

Answer 1

Q.Name three hormones and their influence on nephron function.

A.Nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of kidneys.The kidneys has multiple endocrine roles. it produces three important harmones they are:

1.Renin

2.Erythropoietin

3.Calcitriol

1.renin influence on nephron function:

* It is system that regulates the blood pressure

* It maintains fluid and electrolyte balance

* Systemic vascular resistence.

2.Erythropoietin influence on nephron function:

* It produces by kidney when oxygen levels are low in blood

* Stimulates production of red blood cells

* Maintain oxygen levels in our tissues.

3.Calcitriol influence on nephron function:

* It is used to treat kidney disease with low blood calcium levels.

* Increases calcium reabsorption

* Down regulate renin

* Improve Blood pressure.