19.3 - HORMONES OF HEART, KIDNEY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
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Practice Questions
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What hormone does the heart secrete that lowers blood pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the heart responds to high blood pressure.
Which hormone stimulates red blood cell production in the kidneys?
💡 Hint: Consider what’s needed for oxygen transport.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which hormone from the heart helps reduce blood pressure?
💡 Hint: Remember the heart's function in regulating blood pressure.
True or False: Erythropoietin is produced by the liver and stimulates RBC production.
💡 Hint: Focus on where blood cell production signals originate.
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Challenge Problems
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A patient is experiencing low blood oxygen levels and is diagnosed with anemia. Which hormone would you expect to be affected in this patient, and what role does it play?
💡 Hint: Consider how the kidneys respond to low oxygen levels.
Discuss how the interaction of ANF and the kidneys can affect overall blood pressure regulation during a stress response.
💡 Hint: Think about the body’s way of dealing with pressure and stress.
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