Kidney Cells: Functions & Essential Roles in Your Health

The functions of kidney cells (nephrons) include:

- Filtration of waste products from the bloodstream

- Regulation of blood volume and composition

- Production of hormones such as erythropoietin and renin

- Regulation of blood pressure

- Reabsorption of essential substances such as glucose, water and amino acids

- Excretion of waste products such as urea and creatinine