Atrial natriuretic peptide stimulates
A. vasoconstriction, increased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
B. vasodilation, increased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
C. vasoconstriction, decreased urine output, and therefore decreased blood pressure.
D. vasodilation, decreased urine output, and therefore increased blood pressure.
E. vasoconstriction, sodium retention, and therefore increased blood pressure.
B
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A. fetal B. embryonic C. neonatal D. germinal
The ________ is not an endocrine gland but it has a role in endocrine function.
A. thyroid gland B. pancreas C. parathyroid gland D. kidney E. adrenal gland
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A. The nervous system responds to stimulus at the same rate as the endocrine system. B. The nervous system responds to stimulus quicker than the endocrine system. C. The nervous system responds to stimulus slower than the endocrine system. D. The nervous system responds to stimulus and the endocrine system does not.
Briefly explain the process of active transport as it relates to the sodium-potassium pump.
What will be an ideal response?