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Where is erythropoietin synthesized?
Where is erythropoietin synthesized?
- In the kidneys (correct)
- In the endocrine glands
- In the bone marrow
- In the atria
What is the function of atrial peptide or sodium urethic factor?
What is the function of atrial peptide or sodium urethic factor?
- Synthesizes in endocrine glands
- Removes Na+ from the kidneys (correct)
- Affects cells in close contact with the producer cell
- Stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow
What type of substance are prostaglandins?
What type of substance are prostaglandins?
- Neurotransmitters
- Hormone-like substances (correct)
- Paracrine hormones
- Neuro-transmodulators
What is the term for hormones that affect cells nearby?
What is the term for hormones that affect cells nearby?
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What is the classification of hormones depending on the site of action and distance of target cells?
What is the classification of hormones depending on the site of action and distance of target cells?
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