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.

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The three functions of synovial fluid are nutrient distribution, shock absorption, and

A) stabilization. B) lubrication. C) padding. D) strengthening. E) enzyme secretion.

Anatomy & Physiology

The adrenal cortex is part of the autonomic nervous system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

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

Anatomy & Physiology

Organ systems consist of organs, which consist of tissues

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology