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Functions of Increasing Arterial Blood Pressure

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Which of the following is NOT a function of Angiotensin II in regulating arterial blood pressure?

Stimulating the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex

Increasing peripheral vascular resistance

Decreasing vascular tone by causing vasodilation (correct)

Increasing sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys

Which of the following is the primary stimulus for the release of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)?

Decreased renal blood flow

Increased sodium concentration in the blood

Increased sympathetic nervous system activity

Increased extracellular fluid volume and venous return (correct)

What is the main effect of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) on arterial blood pressure?

Increasing pulse pressure

Decreasing arterial blood pressure (correct)

Increasing arterial blood pressure

Having no effect on arterial blood pressure

Which of the following is the most important factor in determining mean systemic arterial pressure?

Peripheral vascular resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the main determinant of diastolic blood pressure?

Peripheral vascular resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of pulse pressure?

It is a measure of arterial compliance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary stimulus for the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular cells in the kidney?

Decreased renal blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?

It converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most important factor in determining pulse pressure?

Arterial compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Angiotensin II in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?

Increasing peripheral vascular resistance Signup and view all the answers