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THE MIRACLE OF HORMONES

aware of the existence of this system through research done with the help
of sophisticated technological tools. Every bit of research that is done
makes it impossible to explain the existence of the systems operating in
the human body in terms of the myth of chance. This is because human
beings are created, and it is not possible to hide the magnificence of crea-
tion by creating imaginary and illogical scenarios.
At the beginning of this section, we listed three measures necessary
to increase blood pressure. The third was the necessity of getting the per-
son to drink more water. In order to get a person to drink water, he must
want to drink it. This time, the unconscious cells of the lungs, kidneys
and liver deep in the body must influence a person's psychology.
The required plan is just one more detail in the flawless system cre-
ated by God. The angiotensin-II produced by the concerted efforts of the
kidneys, lungs and liver goes to a special part of the brain and activates
it. This area of the brain is the "thirst center" that stimulates a sense of
thirst. But there, an impediment called the "blood-brain barrier," which
protects the brain makes it very difficult for the angiotensin II to pass
from the blood to the brain tissues. This protective system is found in
several areas of the brain, and one of these is the "thirst center." Thanks to
the special character created in angiotensin-II, it is able to stimulate the

thirst center and to arouse the desire to drink water. 28
Can this system have come to be by the operation of unconscious
chance?
After so many proofs, there is nothing left to say to a person who an-
swers "Yes." The heart and conscience of such a person has been blinded;
he has been conditioned not to accept the truth. God reveals in the
Qur'an what is to be said to such a person:
… Do you then disbelieve in Him Who created you from dust,
then from a drop of sperm, and then formed you as a man? He is,
however, God, my Lord, and I will not associate anything with my
Lord. (Qur'an, 18: 37-38)

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