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What is the role of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
What is the role of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
- Causes Na+ reabsorption
- Promotes vasodilation
- Opposes the action of aldosterone (correct)
- Inhibits ADH release
Which hormone causes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocks phosphate reabsorption?
Which hormone causes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocks phosphate reabsorption?
- Natriuretic hormone
- Aldosterone
- Renin
- Parathyroid hormone (correct)
How do baroreceptors function in regulating blood pressure?
How do baroreceptors function in regulating blood pressure?
- Check BP in the aorta and carotid sinuses (correct)
- Cause an increase in BP
- Promote widespread vasodilation
- Regulate sodium reabsorption
Which hormone is responsible for controlling sodium indirectly?
Which hormone is responsible for controlling sodium indirectly?
What regulates calcium levels in the body?
What regulates calcium levels in the body?
What is the function of hydrogen ions in the context of acid/base homeostasis?
What is the function of hydrogen ions in the context of acid/base homeostasis?
What is the main purpose of the kidney?
What is the main purpose of the kidney?
What does the presence of leukocytes in urine indicate?
What does the presence of leukocytes in urine indicate?
What is the approximate daily volume of urine excreted by the body to remove waste?
What is the approximate daily volume of urine excreted by the body to remove waste?
What substance is reabsorbed in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
What substance is reabsorbed in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
What does the presence of ketones in urine usually indicate?
What does the presence of ketones in urine usually indicate?
What is the primary function of the macula densa in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the macula densa in the kidney?
What does oliguria refer to?
What does oliguria refer to?
