RAAS in blood pressure control US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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RAAS in blood pressure control Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system regulates mean arterial pressure primarily by adjusting blood _____
Answer: volume
Flashcard 2: Increased sympathetic tone increases renin release via stimulation of the _____ adrenergic receptors of the JGA
Answer: 1
Flashcard 3: In response to _____ blood pressure, the JG cells of the kidney cause increased renin release
Answer: decreased
Flashcard 4: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system
Answer: renin-angiotensin
Flashcard 5: What effect do high levels of angiotensin II have on GFR? _____
Answer: Decreased GFR
Flashcard 6: Angiotensin II is a potent vaso-_____
Answer: constrictor
Flashcard 7: How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency?
_____
Answer: Decreased (hypoglycemia)
Extra:
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Flashcard 8: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?
_____
Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion
Extra:
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Flashcard 9: In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _____ via indirect action on _____
Answer: resorption
Extra:
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Flashcard 10: The zona reticularis secretes _____, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione
Answer: androgens
Extra:
* "GFR (out to in)"
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