Indicate whether each factor on the left would increase or d
Indicate whether each factor on the left would increase or decrease urine volume. Factor influencing urine volume Blood pressure Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Aldosterone Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
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Brief Information : Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), which is released by cells in the atrium of the heart when the heart is stretched by increased blood volume.
Aldosterone : Aldosterone is the most important mineralocorticoid which is also called salt retaining hormone.
Vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) stored and secreted by posterior pituitary/ neurohypophysis. It increases water reabsorption in the kidney and also promotes the constriction of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
