NEETZoologyExcretory Products and their Elimination
Match List-I with List-II regarding regulatory factors and their source or function. List-I List-II A. Angiotensin II I. Adrenal cortex - Reabsorption of Na ⁺ and water B. Aldosterone II. Atria of heart - Vasodilation C. ANF III. Neurohypophysis - Prevents diuresis D. ADH IV. Blood - Powerful vasoconstrictor Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- BA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- CA-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
- DA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Correct answer
D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Step-by-step solution
Angiotensin II is formed in the blood and acts as a powerful vasoconstrictor, increasing glomerular blood pressure. Aldosterone is released from the adrenal cortex and causes the reabsorption of Na ⁺ and water from the distal parts of the tubule. Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) is released by the atria of the heart in response to increased blood flow and causes vasodilation, decreasing blood pressure. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) or vasopressin is released from the neurohypophysis and facilitates water reabsorption f