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What structures secretes renin when blood pressure in the afferent arteriole drops?
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juxtaglomerular apparatus
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How do Pathogenic bacterium metabolize its host?
The bacterium secretes enzymes that break down organic structures.
What mechanisms in the body play a role in maintaining glomerular filtration rate with fluctuating blood pressure?
The mechanism for maintaining filtration rate in relation to blood pressure is carried out by the juxtaglomerular apparatus which is composed of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells in the kidneys. When blood pressure drops, the juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin, which initiates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone cycle that raises blood pressure.
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Thyroid Gland
Why saliva secretes more?
saliva
What does meibomian gland secretes?
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What structures secretes the liquid that allows you to detect the sensation of taste?
Salivary glands.
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How do Pathogenic bacterium metabolize its host?
The bacterium secretes enzymes that break down organic structures.
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Which gland secretes parathormone?
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What gland secretes tetraiodothyronine?
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What gland in males secretes glucose?
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What pancreas secretes the hormone?
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