RAAS — Flashcards

The preoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for releasing the hormone _____

Through which secondary messenger(s) does ACTH exert its actions on the adrenal cortex?_____

What is the effect of progesterone on LH and FSH secretion?_____

In response to _____ blood pressure, the JG cells of the kidney cause increased renin release

Ghrelin is secreted from the stomach during _____ states (fed or fasting)

Is the mineralocorticoid receptor an intracellular or membrane receptor?_____

One function of cholecystokinin is to increase secretion of _____ enzymes

_____ is a hormone that increases renal Na+ reabsorption, thereby restoring ECF volume and blood volume to normal

What effect do normal levels of angiotensin II have on GFR? _____

Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system