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Which hormone mainly controls blood levels of sodium?
Which hormone mainly controls blood levels of sodium?
- Thyroxine
- Aldosterone (correct)
- Insulin
- Cortisol
What largely determines plasma osmolality?
What largely determines plasma osmolality?
- Sodium (correct)
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Calcium
What does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) primarily do?
What does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) primarily do?
- Promotes water intake
- Stimulates ADH secretion
- Increases salt appetite
- Reduces venous pressure due to increased blood volume (correct)
What inhibits salt appetite, water intake, and ADH secretion?
What inhibits salt appetite, water intake, and ADH secretion?
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What is the primary site of production of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)?
What is the primary site of production of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)?
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