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The Production of Aldosterone Is Primarily Regulated by the Secretion

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The production of aldosterone is primarily regulated by the secretion of _____ in the _____.


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Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen that plays an essential role in digestion and blood sugar regulation, by secreting digestive enzymes and insulin.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that helps control the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted in the urine.

Neural Control

The regulation of body functions and responses through the nervous system, involving the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Chief Cells

Cells located in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, an inactive precursor of the enzyme pepsin involved in protein digestion.

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