RAAS — Flashcards

Which arterioles of the kidney (afferent or efferent) are more sensitive to angiotensin II? _____

To what receptor does angiotensin II bind?_____

The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system regulates mean arterial pressure primarily by adjusting blood _____

Angiotensin II causes _____ of arterioles

In response to _____ sympathetic tone, there is increased renin release

Which hormone directly inhibits the secretion of LH in males? _____

Low serum Ca2+ levels will _____ PTH levels in the blood stream.

In response to increased Na+ intake (and ECF volume), there is _____ renin-angiotensin-aldosterone activity

What effect does angiotensin II indirectly have on serum potassium levels? _____

Left heart failure causes decreased forward perfusion to the kidneys, resulting in activation of the _____ system