Aldosterone Hormone

Question 1

Aldosterone main site of action in the kidneys?

Answer 1

1. Collecting ducts

Question 2

Aldosterone Mechanism of action in Principal Cells of the collecting duct?

Answer 2

1. ⬆️Na K ATPase
2. ⬆️Na+ reabsorption
3. ⬆️K+ secretion

Question 3

Aldosterone Mechanism of action in Intercalated Cells of the collecting duct?

Answer 3

1. ⬆️H-ATPase
2. ⬆️H+ secretion
3. ⬆️HCO3- reabsorption

Question 4

Change in pH with ⬆️Aldosterone ?

Answer 4

1. ⬆️pH Metabolic Alkalosis

Question 5

Changes in pH with ⬇️Aldosterone ?

Answer 5

1. ⬇️pH Metabolic Acidosis

Question 6

What are the short term regulators of Aldosterone ?

Answer 6

1. Angiotensin II

2. K+ levels

Question 7

Long term regulator of Aldosterone?

Answer 7

1. RAAS

Question 8

Afferent arteriole ⬆️ in volume leads to —— in Aldosterone levels?

Answer 8

⬇️Aldosterone

Question 9

Afferent arteriole ⬇️ in volume leads to —— in Aldosterone levels?

Answer 9

1. ⬇️Aldosterone

Question 10

An ⬆️ in Na+ levels in Macula Densa leads to ___ in Aldosterone levels?

Answer 10

1. ⬇️RAAS and ⬇️Aldosterone

Question 11

An ⬇️ in Na+ levels in Macula Densa leads to ___ in Aldosterone levels?

Answer 11

1. ⬆️RAAS and ⬆️Aldosterone

Question 12

Other name for Primary Hyperaldosteronism?

Answer 12

2. Conn’s Syndrome

Question 13

Primary Hyperaldosteronism Etiology?

Answer 13

1. Adrenal Adenoma

2. Bilateral Adrenal Hyperplasia

Question 14

Main signs for Primary Hyperaldosteronism?

Answer 14

1. Hypertension
2. Hypokalemia
3. Metabolic Alkalosis
4. ⬇️Renin

Question 15

Secondary Hyperaldosteronism main Etiology?

Answer 15

—HYPERTENSION—

1. Bilateral Renal Stenosis
2. Bilateral Renal Fibromuscular Hyperplasia

—HYPOTENSION—

1. CHF
2. Nephrotic Syndrome
3. Hepatic Cirrhosis

BOTH HAVE ⬆️Renin