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Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

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What is the effect of bradykinin on blood flow to the kidneys?

Decreases blood flow to the kidneys

Initially increases then decreases blood flow to the kidneys

Increases blood flow to the kidneys (correct)

Has no effect on blood flow to the kidneys

Why are NSAIDs contraindicated in patients with renal disease?

Because they only affect the liver

Because they increase the production of prostaglandins

Because they have no effect on prostaglandins

Because they decrease the production of prostaglandins (correct)

What is the effect of prostaglandins on systemic blood flow?

Have no effect on systemic blood flow

Increase systemic blood flow by decreasing peripheral resistance (correct)

Decrease systemic blood flow by decreasing peripheral resistance

Increase systemic blood flow by increasing peripheral resistance

What is the role of erythropoietin in the body?

Stimulates red blood cell formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urethra?

Transports urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of angiotensin II on systemic blood flow?

Decreases systemic blood flow by increasing peripheral resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bladder in the urinary system?

Stores urine Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates red blood cell formation in the bone marrow?

Erythropoietin Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of prostaglandins on blood flow to the kidneys?

Increases blood flow to the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain prostaglandin production in patients with renal disease?

Because they help regulate blood flow to the kidneys Signup and view all the answers