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Aldosterone
Secreted by: Adrenal cortex
Stimulated by:low levels of Na+ or high levels of K
Deficiency causes: Loss of water
Function: Causes DCT and other collecting ducts to reabsorb Na
Water and salt retention
DCT -distal convoluted tubule
ATRIAL NATRIURETIC HORMONE(ANH)
Secreted by:right atrium
Stimulated by:increase in blood volume
Deficiency causes:
Function:*opposes the action of aldosterone in promotion of salt and water retention.
*ergo it promotes excretion of salt and water.
*lowering blood level
ANTI DIURETIC HORMONE (VASOPRESSIN) (ADH)
Secreted by: pituitary gland
*produced by: hypothalamus
Stimulated by:increase in osmolarity of blood
Deficiency causes: Diabetes Insipidus, Diuresis
Function:water retention
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