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.
Also known as bride price. A custom that requires a man and his relatives to transfer goods to the relatives of the bride. The goods will be that which is most highly valued in the society. A custom whereby a husband is required to spend a period of time working for the family of his bride. Dowry A custom by which the family of the bride is required to transfer a portion of their own wealth to their daughter and her husband. A custom in which relatives of both bride and groom exchange gifts of approximately equal value with one another. Bride and groom live with or near the family of the groom (69%). Bride and groom live with or near family of the bride (15%). Bride and groom live with or near either family (7%).