One of the factors that affects the rate of weathering is exposure to the atmosphere. ... Another factor that affects the rate of weathering is the composition of rock. Rocks are composed of minerals, which are solid substances found within rocks that have their own distinct chemical composition.
Stretching of the atrial muscle cells releases a hormone called atrial natriuretic factor (ANF). ANF relaxes the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the afferent arteriole and thereby increases GFR and urine output.
Distributive (or vasogenic) shock is caused by a sudden severe decrease in peripheral vascular resistance that causes extensive pooling of blood within the venous system and subsequent decreased venous return to the heart.
