Sodium and potassium handling in RAAS US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Sodium and potassium handling in RAAS Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Aldosterone leads to _____ epithelial Na+ channel (ENaC) activity
Answer: increased
Flashcard 2: The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system regulates mean arterial pressure primarily by adjusting blood _____
Answer: volume
Flashcard 3: Angiotensin II stimulates _____ exchange in the proximal tubule
Answer: Na+-H+
Flashcard 4: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system
Answer: renin-angiotensin
Flashcard 5: What effect does angiotensin II indirectly have on serum potassium levels? _____
Answer: Decreased K+ (via aldosterone)
Flashcard 6: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system
Answer: renin-angiotensin
Extra:
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Flashcard 7: Angiotensin II is a potent vaso-_____
Answer: constrictor
Flashcard 8: How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency?
_____
Answer: Decreased (hypoglycemia)
Extra:
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Flashcard 9: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?
_____
Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion
Extra:
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Flashcard 10: In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _____ via indirect action on _____
Answer: resorption
Extra:
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