Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 34 - Self-Quiz - Page 601: 12

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Both the heart and the kidney secrete hormones. The heart secretes atrial natriuretic peptide to increase the excretion of salt and water from the kidneys. The kidney releases erythropoietin to stimulate an increased production of red blood cells in response to low blood oxygen levels.
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