How is the heart involved as an endocrine gland?
What will be an ideal response?
A few cardiac cells secrete atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), which helps regulate salt output by the kidney. ANP inhibits aldosterone and signals the kidney to remove more salt.
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A) stabilization. B) lubrication. C) padding. D) strengthening. E) enzyme secretion.
Organ systems consist of organs, which consist of tissues
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A fenestrated squamous epithelium can be observed in this structure within the kidney
A) distal convoluted tubule B) proximal convoluted tubule C) glomerulus D) nephron loop
The adrenal cortex is part of the autonomic nervous system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.