<prompt> Endocrine functions associated with kidneys include all of the following except ___image_questionimage_questionimage_questionimage_question  <response>: ANP is secreted by the hea. EndocrineParacrine functions of the kidney: Substance Site of secretion Renin Granular cells or juxtaglomerular cells JG cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus JGA Erythropoetin Interstitial cells in the peritubular capillary bed Prostaglandin E2 PGE2 Renal medullary interstitial cells RMICs, macula densa, and by cells of collecting duct 1,25- Dihydroxycholecalciferol Calcitriol or Vitamin D3 Cells of proximal tubules of the kidneys PGI2 and other prostaglandins Aerioles and glomeruli Ref: Ganong;s Review of Medical Physiology 26th edition Pgno: 662 