Aldosterone, often called the âsalt-retaining hormone,â is released from the adrenal cortex in response to angiotensin II or directly in response to increased plasma K+. It promotes Na+ reabsorption by the nephron, promoting the retention of water. It is also important in regulating K+,promoting its excretion.
A dowry consisted of gifts brought to a husband during marriage, and is still practiced in India. Dowries were commonly practiced in Europe, and could consist of money. A dowry is money, property, or goods that a woman brings as a gift to her husband upon marriage. The practice, also known as trousseau, is a custom that has been around for centuries and was most commonly practiced in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Traditionally (in western culture) the grooms' parents paid for the rehearsal dinner, the alcohol, and according to tradition, sometimes the minister. The brides' parents paiâ¦d for the ceremony and reception, the bride's attire, as well as the brides' dowry. The groom paid for the rings and honeymoon, as well as his own attire. The bride couldn't have her own money, so she was unable to pay for anything.