Kidney function
A term used to describe how well the kidneys work.
Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
KID-nee FUNK-shun
Function[edit | edit source]
The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood (as urine) and help keep chemicals (such as sodium, potassium, and calcium) balanced in the body.
Hormonal production[edit | edit source]
Also make hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells.
Other function[edit | edit source]
Also called renal function.
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