The liver contains endocrine cells
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
TRUE
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A) increasing production of aldosterone B) increasing secretion of ADH C) increasing atrial natriuretic peptide D) increasing thirst E) vasoconstriction increasing total peripheral resistance
A _______ membrane lines tubes and cavities that open to the outside of the body
A) synovial B) mucous C) serous D) cutaneous
Blood Ca2+ deficiency stimulates ________ secretion, which leads to ________.
A. growth hormone; increased osteoblast activity B. calcitriol; more urinary phosphate excretion C. thyroid hormone; less urinary calcium excretion D. calcitonin; more urinary phosphate reabsorption E. parathyroid hormone; increased osteoclast activity
Kidney disease can cause hypertension by
A) all of the above. B) increasing retention of sodium and water. C) activating the renin-angiotensin mechanism. D) stimulating the secretion of aldosterone.