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What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in blood pressure regulation?
What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in blood pressure regulation?
- To regulate electrolyte balance
- To increase blood volume and pressure (correct)
- To decrease blood volume and pressure
- To stimulate the hypothalamic thirst center
What is the effect of angiotensin II on the adrenal cortex?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on the adrenal cortex?
- It stimulates the release of aldosterone (correct)
- It stimulates the release of ADH
- It has no effect on the adrenal cortex
- It inhibits the release of aldosterone
What is the role of the granular cells in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?
What is the role of the granular cells in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?
- They release aldosterone
- They release angiotensin II
- They release renin (correct)
- They convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II
What is the effect of increased angiotensin II on the hypothalamus?
What is the effect of increased angiotensin II on the hypothalamus?
What is the normal net filtration pressure in the glomerulus?
What is the normal net filtration pressure in the glomerulus?
What is the effect of high sodium concentration in the filtrate on the afferent arteriole?
What is the effect of high sodium concentration in the filtrate on the afferent arteriole?
What is the purpose of autoregulation mechanisms in the kidneys?
What is the purpose of autoregulation mechanisms in the kidneys?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system activation on the afferent arteriole?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system activation on the afferent arteriole?
What is GFR?
What is GFR?
What is the normal blood pressure in the glomerulus?
What is the normal blood pressure in the glomerulus?
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Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system's main function
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system's main function
Raises blood volume and pressure
Angiotensin II effect on adrenal cortex
Angiotensin II effect on adrenal cortex
Triggers aldosterone release
Granular cells' role
Granular cells' role
Release renin
Angiotensin II's effect on hypothalamus
Angiotensin II's effect on hypothalamus
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Glomerular net filtration pressure (normal)
Glomerular net filtration pressure (normal)
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High filtrate sodium effect on afferent arteriole
High filtrate sodium effect on afferent arteriole
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Autoregulation in kidneys' purpose
Autoregulation in kidneys' purpose
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Sympathetic system effect on afferent arteriole
Sympathetic system effect on afferent arteriole
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GFR definition
GFR definition
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Glomerular blood pressure (normal)
Glomerular blood pressure (normal)
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