Both Short -And Long -Term Regulation of Mean Arterial Pressure

question 172

Essay

Both short -and long -term regulation of mean arterial pressure is mediated through the release of hormones. Describe the hormones discussed in Chapter 14 that are involved in the regulation of mean arterial pressure and how they are able to stimulate an increase in mean arterial pressure.

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Definitions:

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

Cytoplasm

A jelly-like substance within a cell that contains the organelles, enclosed by the cell membrane.

Ribosomes

Cell organelles responsible for protein synthesis.

Nucleus

The membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the genetic material.