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What is the main stimulus for the release of Atrial Naturetic Peptide (ANP)?
What is the main stimulus for the release of Atrial Naturetic Peptide (ANP)?
- Decrease in extracellular fluid volume
- Increase in heart rate
- Decrease in venous return
- Decrease in NaCl in plasma (correct)
Where is Atrial Naturetic Peptide (ANP) primarily secreted from?
Where is Atrial Naturetic Peptide (ANP) primarily secreted from?
- Atrial muscle cells (correct)
- Renal tubules
- Pulmonary vessels
- Juxtaglomerular cells
Which of the following is a circulating vasoconstrictor substance according to the text?
Which of the following is a circulating vasoconstrictor substance according to the text?
- Angiotensin II (correct)
- Catecholamines
- Histamine
- Atrial Naturetic Peptide
What is the initial event triggering the synthesis of Angiotensin II as described in the text?
What is the initial event triggering the synthesis of Angiotensin II as described in the text?
Which enzyme is responsible for transforming Angiotensin-I into Angiotensin-II?
Which enzyme is responsible for transforming Angiotensin-I into Angiotensin-II?
In response to hemorrhage, which substance's secretion is stimulated as per the text?
In response to hemorrhage, which substance's secretion is stimulated as per the text?
What effect does Atrial Naturetic Peptide have on arterial blood pressure?
What effect does Atrial Naturetic Peptide have on arterial blood pressure?
What is the source of angiotensinogen?
What is the source of angiotensinogen?
Vasodilation is primarily attributed to which of the following substances?
Vasodilation is primarily attributed to which of the following substances?
Renal blood flow, which acts as a stimulus for angiotensin II secretion, is especially important for the functioning of which body system?
Renal blood flow, which acts as a stimulus for angiotensin II secretion, is especially important for the functioning of which body system?
