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Natriuretic

natriuretic

(Science: endocrinology) Of a substance or hormone, causing natriuresis (elimination of extra sodium in the urine).

See: atrial natriuretic peptide.


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hypertonic urine and kidney stones???

... these, explain them, or tell me where to look to find the answers. 1-How can kidney stones be prevented? 2- what role do aldoserone and atrial natriuretic hormone affect the production of hypertonic urine?

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by ecsezandohs
Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:54 pm
 
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Topic: hypertonic urine and kidney stones???
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Nephron

... and so on) according to the body's needs under hormonal control, or from anti-diuretic hormones, aldosterone, parathyroid hormone, atrial-natriuretic peptide and others. In this process urine is produced, and in doing so, eliminates wastes from the body, regulates blood volume and blood ...

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by mith
Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:33 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Nephron
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