HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
aldosterone
|
|
|
CAPD
|
|
|
ANH
|
|
|
ADH
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a cardiac hormone that regulates salt-water balance and blood pressure by promoting renal sodium and water excretion and stimulating vasodilation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Atrial natriuretic factor: a hormone secreted by the heart.
Detailed explanation-3: -ANH is part of a peptide hormonal system consisting of a 126-amino acid (a.a.) prohormone synthesized mainly within myocytes of the heart and stored in storage granules within the heart for release into the circulation (16).
Detailed explanation-4: -Abstract. The atrial natriuretic hormone (ANP) is a cardiac hormone which gene and receptors are widely present in the body. Its main function is to lower blood pressure and to control electrolyte homeostasis.