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adrenal medulla |
part of the sympathetic nervous system. respond to stimulation by producing catecholamines, like epinephrine and norepinephrine |
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aldosterone |
promotes Na+ retention and K+ excretion by the kidneys |
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atrial natriuretic peptide |
increases the sodium excretion and urine output an dopposed the action of angiotensin II. produced when the heart wall stretches and stimulates muscle cells to produce this. It works with angiotensin II to lower the BP |
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angiotensin II |
a hormone in the liver that raises blood pressure, its production begins with ta polypeptide chain secreted in the liver, and is converted by enzymes in the kidneys and the liver |
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EPO |
85% of this is secreted by the kidneys |
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