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What were three historical factors or events that led to the modern, mainstream concept of development?


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Aldosterone Secretion

The release of aldosterone, a steroid hormone, from the adrenal cortex, which regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood.

Vasodilator

A substance that causes blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow and decreasing blood pressure.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

A structure in the kidney that helps regulate blood pressure and filtration rate through the secretion of renin in response to blood pressure changes.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in the renin-angiotensin system, regulating blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.

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