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What happens when blood osmolarity is decreased?
What happens when blood osmolarity is decreased?
- Angiotensin II stimulates the secretion of ADH
- Aldosterone hormone is secreted to stimulate water reabsorption
- ADH is not secreted, stopping water reabsorption through distal convoluted tubules (correct)
- ADH stimulates water reabsorption through distal convoluted tubules
What is the primary function of the liver in maintaining blood glucose levels?
What is the primary function of the liver in maintaining blood glucose levels?
- Producing insulin hormone
- Converting glycogen back to glucose
- Regulating glucagon hormone
- Storing excess glucose as glycogen (correct)
What is the effect of aldosterone on the kidney tubules?
What is the effect of aldosterone on the kidney tubules?
- It has no effect on sodium ion reabsorption
- It inhibits the reabsorption of sodium ions
- It stimulates the reabsorption of sodium ions (correct)
- It stimulates the reabsorption of potassium ions
What happens to glycogen in the liver when blood glucose levels are reduced?
What happens to glycogen in the liver when blood glucose levels are reduced?
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What is the role of the kidneys in osmoregulation?
What is the role of the kidneys in osmoregulation?
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What stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone hormone?
What stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete aldosterone hormone?
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What is the effect of aldosterone on blood volume and blood pressure?
What is the effect of aldosterone on blood volume and blood pressure?
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What is the role of the liver in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the liver in maintaining homeostasis?
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What is the effect of insulin on glycogen storage in the liver?
What is the effect of insulin on glycogen storage in the liver?
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What is the role of glucagon hormone in the liver?
What is the role of glucagon hormone in the liver?
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