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Origin : Kidneys
When the juxtaglomerular apparatus detects a drop or decrease in blood pressure, renin is secreted into the bloodstream. Renin converts a blood plasma protein into an enzyme |
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Origin : Brain
Helps control fluid balance in an animals body. As well as is a hormone that helps to control blood pressure by acting on the kidneys and the blood vessels. |
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Origin : Kidneys
This hormone constricts blood vessels and releases Aldosterone from the cortex of the adrenal glands. |
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Origin : Kidneys
a hormone that causes nephrons to reabsorb Na+(aq) from the distal tubule and collecting duct. |
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