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Which of the following is NOT a function of Angiotensin II in regulating arterial blood pressure?
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)?
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?
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?
Which of the following is the most important factor in determining mean systemic arterial pressure?
Which of the following is the main determinant of diastolic blood pressure?
Which of the following is the main determinant of diastolic blood pressure?
What is the main function of pulse pressure?
What is the main function of pulse pressure?
Which of the following is the primary stimulus for the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular cells in the kidney?
Which of the following is the primary stimulus for the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular cells in the kidney?
What is the main function of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?
What is the main function of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?
Which of the following is the most important factor in determining pulse pressure?
Which of the following is the most important factor in determining pulse pressure?
What is the primary function of Angiotensin II in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?
What is the primary function of Angiotensin II in the regulation of arterial blood pressure?
