Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 21, Problem 16CP
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The regulation of the blood pressure (BP) in the body by hormones.
Introduction:
Hormones are regulatory chemical messengers that are produced by the endocrine glands in the body and are directly released into the blood for stimulating specific tissues or the cells. Hormones control most bodily functions such as reproduction, hunger, increase in height, and also regulate BP and blood flow.
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