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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
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DCT -distal convoluted tubule |
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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 |
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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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