Marie Curie. Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist best known for her work on radioactivity; however, she also discovered the elements polonium and radium.
The kidney secretes the hormones renin, calcitriol and erythropoietin. Renin-also known as angiotensinogenase, helps to control the body's blood pressure by regulating the â¦ balance of fluid and electrolytes in the body. Calcitriol-This is a form of Vitamin D which regulates calcium and phosphorous levels in the body.
The critical regulation of the body's salt, potassium and acid content is performed by the kidneys. The kidneys also produce hormones that affect the function of other organs. For example, a hormone produced by the kidneys stimulates red blood cell production. Other hormones produced by the kidneys help regulate blood pressure and control calcium metabolism.