RAAS US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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RAAS Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 11: What is the result of the dexamethasone suppression test in a normal patient?
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Answer: Low-dose dexamethasone inhibits ACTH secretion and consequently cortisol secretion
Extra:
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Flashcard 12: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system
Answer: renin-angiotensin
Extra:
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Flashcard 13: Which cells of the kidney detect changes in blood pressure?
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Answer: Juxtaglomerular cells
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/cardiology/videos/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system?index=2]
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Flashcard 14: The primary regulation of aldosterone secretion occurs through changes in _____ (via the renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system) and changes in serum _____ levels
Answer: ECF volume
Extra:
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Flashcard 15: In the ovaries, cholesterol desmolase activity is stimulated by the hormone _____
Answer: LH
Extra:
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Flashcard 16: T3/T4 hormones bind to _____ receptors
Answer: intracellular
Extra:
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Flashcard 17: The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system is activated in response to a(n) _____ in mean arterial pressure
Answer: decrease
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/cardiology/videos/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system?index=2]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology?ref=anki
Flashcard 18: What is the effect of testosterone on LH secretion?
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Answer: Decreased
Extra:
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Flashcard 19: Aldosterone increases _____ and H2O reabsorption at the distal tubules and collecting duct
Answer: Na+
Extra:
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Flashcard 20: In response to increased Na+ intake (and ECF volume), there is _____ renin-angiotensin-aldosterone activity
Answer: decreased
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/nephrology/videos/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system?index=6]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/nephrology?ref=anki
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