autoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
Two intrinsic methods of regulation
A
myogenic
tubuloglomerular feedback
2
Q
Two extrinsic methods of regulation
A
sympathetic nervous system
RAAS
3
Q
What causes extrinsic method to kick in?
A
low blood pressure
4
Q
higher the glomerular pressure
A
Increased GFR (more urine)
5
Q
high blood pressure causes smooth muscle to _____
A
constrict
6
Q
low blood pressure = _______
A
decreased GFR
7
Q
low blood pressure on smooth muscle cell causes _______
A
vasodilation
8
Q
what causes intrinsic mechanism to kick in
A
hypertension
