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Endocrine Glands Empty Their Products into ________ and Are Referred

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Endocrine glands empty their products into ________ and are referred to as ________ glands,while exocrine gland secretions empty into ________ or onto surfaces.


Definitions:

Precapillary Sphincter

A ring-like muscle at the entrance of capillaries that regulates blood flow into the capillary.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone, secreted by heart's atria, that regulates blood pressure by reducing sodium ion concentration in the blood, thus decreasing blood volume.

Vasopressin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps regulate water balance in the body and constriction of blood vessels.

Angiotensin II

A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure.

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