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Which of these structures of heart secrete hormones?

Which of these structures of heart secrete hormones? Correct Answer Atrium

The atria are the two upper chambers of the heart. The walls of the atria secrete a hormone known as atrial natriuretic factor or ANF. Its function is to reduce blood pressure to maintain homeostasis.

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X glands are present in pairs and releases hormones which regulates blood pressure. It receives orders to secrete hormones from Y gland. Y also secrete Z hormone. What could be X, Y and Z respectively
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P :They have even succeeded in heart transplants.
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S6:All this was made possible by the invention of heart-lung machine.

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