Urinary System
In addition to waste removal, water balance, and sodium removal, the kidneys interact with other systems to maintain the body's balance |
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The kidneys interact with the skeletal system by helping the body maintain calcium balance and forming a substance needed for red blood cell formation. The kidneys use vitamin D produced by the skin to help with calcium balance. (movie) Potassium is necessary for cardiac muscle contractions. Too little potassium and the heart cannot beat. Too much and the heart will stop beating. The kidneys assist the heart by maintaining the potassium balance. Regulation of water and sodium levels helps maintain a safe pressure level in blood vessels. |
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