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What is the clinical use of ACE inhibitors?
What is the clinical use of ACE inhibitors?
- Antihypertensive (correct)
- Anticoagulant
- Antibiotic
- Antidepressant
What is the function of the Renin-Angiotensin System?
What is the function of the Renin-Angiotensin System?
- It regulates heart rate
- It regulates arterial blood pressure and plasma sodium concentration (correct)
- It releases insulin from the pancreas
- It stimulates red blood cell production
Which enzyme is blocked to achieve the advantages of blocking RAAS?
Which enzyme is blocked to achieve the advantages of blocking RAAS?
- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (correct)
- Beta-receptors
- Angiotensin II Receptor
- Renin
Which of the following is not an advantage of blocking RAAS?
Which of the following is not an advantage of blocking RAAS?
What does Renin do in the Renin-Angiotensin System?
What does Renin do in the Renin-Angiotensin System?
Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of blocking RAAS?
Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of blocking RAAS?
What happens when the blood supply to the glomerulus decreases?
What happens when the blood supply to the glomerulus decreases?
Which of the following is NOT an inhibitor of RAS?
Which of the following is NOT an inhibitor of RAS?
Which of the following is a renin-inhibitor?
Which of the following is a renin-inhibitor?
Flashcards
ACE Inhibitors: Clinical Use
ACE Inhibitors: Clinical Use
A group of medications that lower blood pressure, often prescribed for high blood pressure.
Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS)
Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS)
A complex system controlled by hormones, primarily affecting blood pressure and sodium levels in the body.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Enzyme that plays a crucial role in the RAAS, converting Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
Advantages of Blocking RAAS
Advantages of Blocking RAAS
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What does Renin Do?
What does Renin Do?
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Potential Disadvantage of Blocking RAAS
Potential Disadvantage of Blocking RAAS
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What Happens When Blood Supply to Glomerulus Decreases?
What Happens When Blood Supply to Glomerulus Decreases?
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Non-Inhibitor of RAS
Non-Inhibitor of RAS
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Renin-Inhibitor
Renin-Inhibitor
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Renin-Angiotensin system with our quiz! Learn about the components and functions of this important regulatory system for arterial blood pressure and plasma sodium concentration. Challenge yourself with questions on renin, angiotensin I and II, and angiotensin-converting enzyme. Sharpen your understanding of how the Renin-Angiotensin system contributes to vascular resistance and arterial pressure.
