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Atrial natriuretic hormone
Definition noun A peptide hormone released by the atrial heart muscle cells in response to atrial distention, hypertension,... Read More
Natriuretic hormone
Definition noun A hormone released in response to an expansion of plasma volume, and functions in the regulation of sodium... Read More
Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the tendency not to stray from the range of favorable or ideal internal conditions. Such conditions must be... Read More
Sodium, Prostaglandin May Be Keys To Successful Treatment For Some Bedwetters
Children with a form of bedwetting that does not respond to a common medication have more sodium and urea in their... Read More