Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Page 361: 4

Answer

c. Aldosterone

Work Step by Step

Aldosterone is secreted by the outermost zone of the adrenal cortex, and it has the opposite function to ANP. ANP decreases the amount of salt in the blood, whereas Aldosterone increases the salt in blood.
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