calcium chloride (CaCl 2), a granular white chemical with an unpleasant taste. It is used in a concentrated solution of the chloride salt of calcium to replenish calcium in the blood and also has uses in cardiac resuscitation.
Neuropeptides are small protein-like molecules (peptides) used by neurons to communicate with each other. They are neuronal signaling molecules that influence the activity of the brain in specific ways.
Natriuretic Peptides (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and Brain Natriuretic Peptide) Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a hormone made by cells in the right atrium whenever blood volume increases (atria are stretched) Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a hormone made by cells in the ventricles in response to excessive stretching of the ventricles ; In general, the effects of ANP and BNP are opposite to those of angiotensin II