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Endocrine Functions Flashcards

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Renin

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Secreted by the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidneys
Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
Angiotensin I converts to angiotensin II

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Angiotensin II

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Controls renal bloodflow

1) Constricts renal arterioles
2) Secretion of aldosterone helps retain sodium

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Aldosterone

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Promotes reabsorption of Sodium (with water) from filtrate, and secretion of Potassium from blood into filtrate

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Promotes water reabsorption from filtrate, in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct

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Parathyroid hormone

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Promotes Calcium reabsorption and excretion of phosphate from filtrate

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