RAAS — Flashcards

How do levels of plasma renin and aldosterone change in Bartter syndrome? _____

Long-term effects of ACTH include _____ of ACTH receptors, thus _____ the sensitivity of the adrenal cortex

Cystic fibrosis may present with _____ alkalosis

Hint: volume

Angiotensin II acts on the posterior pituitary to increase release of _____

In the third stage (rapid) of ovarian follicle development, a single graafian follicle achieves dominance and ruptures, releasing its oocyte into the peritoneal cavity via the process of _____

Calcitriol increases absorption of Ca2+ and _____ of phosphate in the intestine

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

What effect does 17α-hydroxylase deficiency have on blood pressure? _____

What is the level of ACTH in 21β-hydroxylase deficiency? Why? _____

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is secreted from _____ cells in the duodenum and the jejunum