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Endocrine Glands With Secondary Function
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Several organs whose main role is non-endocrine also secrete hormones: the heart releases atrial natriuretic peptide, the kidneys release renin, the gut releases gastrin and secretin.
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Atrial natriuretic peptide, released when the heart's atria stretch under high blood volume, lowers sodium reabsorption.
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A secondary endocrine role does not make an organ part of the primary gland set, though its hormone enters circulation.
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