Kidney

Functions of the renal calices The calices of the kidney are located inside the kidneys and serve to drain urine. For each kidney there are about 10 small calices (Calices renalis minores). Several calices renalis minores form the two large calices renalis majores. The large calices form the renal pelvis. There are also two forms … Functions of the renal calices | Functions of the kidney

Control of urine formation The control of urine formation is mainly done by two different hormones: adiuretin and aldosterone. Adiuretin, also called antidiuretic hormone, is produced in the hypothalamus and enters the bloodstream via the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Adiuretin binds to V2 receptors in the distal tubule and in the collection tube … Control of urine formation | Functions of the kidney