Term
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Origin and Organ effected |
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Definition
Origin:Created by hypothalamus
Released by the pituitary gland
Organ effected: Kidneys. Also can stimulate contraction of arteries and capillaries |
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Term
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
Origin and Organ effected |
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Definition
Origin: Near the afferent arteriole and glomerulus
Organ Effected: Adrenal glands |
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Term
Renin
Origin and Organ Effected |
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Definition
Origin: Kidney (Juxtaglomerular Apparatus)
Organ Effected: Angiotensinogen |
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Term
Angiotensin II
Origin and Organ Effected |
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Definition
Origin: Liver, converted by renin
Organ Effected: Blood vessels and cortex of adrenal glands. |
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Term
Aldosterone
Origin and Organ Effected |
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Definition
Origin: Cortex of adrenal glands
Organ Effected: Kidneys |
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