What is the role of hormone producing cells found within the heart?

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In response to high blood pressure, a few cardiac cells secrete atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), which helps regulate salt output by the kidney. In the kidney, ANP inhibits sodium ion reabsorption and renin release. In the adrenal cortex, ANP inhibits secretion of aldosterone. These effects reduce blood volume and blood pressure.

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Cutting the phrenic nerves will result in what?

A) air entering the pleural cavity B) paralysis of the diaphragm C) stimulating of the diaphragmatic reflex D) paralysis of the epiglottis.

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What does the regeneration tube of a peripheral nerve fiber consist of?

A. Schwann cells and astrocytes B. The axolemma and neurilemma C. The myelin sheath and neurilemma D. The neurilemma and endoneurium E. Satellite cells and oligodendrocytes

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The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is enforced by the State Department

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