_____________________ Is Controlled Primarily by the Release of Renin

question 16

Short Answer

_____________________ is controlled primarily by the release of renin.

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Definitions:

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble hormones synthesized from cholesterol that regulate many vital processes, including metabolism, immune function, and development and function of the reproductive system.

Four-Carbon Rings

Structures found in certain organic molecules, including some steroids, where a set of carbon atoms are connected in a ring comprising four carbon atoms.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland that secretes hormones affecting growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Portal System

Pathway of blood flow that begins and ends in capillaries, such as the portal system located between the small intestine and liver.