Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Has Been Found To

question 66

Multiple Choice

Atrial natriuretic peptide has been found to:

• A) decrease sodium secretion and increase blood pressure.
• B) constrict afferent arterioles, decreasing the glomerular filtration rate.
• C) be produced by the adrenal cortex.
• D) inhibit sodium reabsorption by the collecting ducts by inhibiting secretion of aldosterone.
• E) increase the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance

A hierarchical ranking within a social group that often dictates access to resources or mating opportunities.

Developmental Effects

The impact of environmental and genetic factors on the growth and development of an organism, influencing its morphology, behavior, and physiology.

Testosterone

A hormone primarily produced in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, playing a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Social Dominance

The hierarchy established within social species, where certain individuals exert control or hold higher status, often leading to priority in resources and mating opportunities.