Question

Name a hormone, which is a polypeptide in nature and secreted by the heart muscles and is also a vasodilator.

Answer 1

Answer:

ANF| A- anti N- natriuretic F- factor

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer -

Atrial Natriuretic Factor is a polypeptide in nature and secreted by the heart muscles and is also a vasodilator.

● Extra information -

Common endocrine hormones are -

1. Anterior pituitary - ACTH, prolactin, LH, FSH
2. Posterior pituitary - vasopressin, oxytocin
3. Pineal gland - melatonin
4. Thyroid - T3, T4
5. Adrenal - corticosteroids, catecholamines
6. Ovaries - oestrogen, progesterone
7. Testes - testosterone
8. Pancreas - glucagon, insulin, somatostatin
9. Kidney - renin
10. Heart - ANF

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