加拿大生物渗透压调节以及内分泌系统学习指导书.pptVIP

Osmoregulation and the Endocrine System Osmoregulation (water balance) is controlled by 2 hormones: Aldosterone (ALD) from the adrenal cortex Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary both of these hormones are controlled by regulators in the hypothalamus which control ion concentration both combat DIURETICS (substances that make a person urinate such as alcohol, salt, blood pressure pills) and other losses of water from exercise, decreased water intake, fever, vomiting and diarrhea Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Specialized nerve cells, called OSMORECEPTORS, located in hypothalamus