Secretion of _____ Is Controlled Mainly by the Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism

question 90

Multiple Choice

Secretion of _____ is controlled mainly by the renin-angiotensin mechanism and blood potassium concentration.

• A) aldosterone
• B) cortisol
• C) adrenal estrogens
• D) norepinephrine

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Definitions:

Platelets

Small, disc-shaped blood cells important in blood clotting and preventing hemorrhage.

Pulmonary Circuit

The path of blood flow from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and back to the heart.

Pulmonary Veins

The veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.