Cluster of Cramming Flashcards
1
Q
3 triggers of RAAS
A
- decreased BP
- SNS activation
- low Na+
2
Q
ADH is released by
A
pituitary
3
Q
ADH targets
A
kidney to cause water reabsorption
4
Q
aldosterone is released by
A
adrenals
5
Q
aldosterone targets
A
kidney to cause Na+ reabsorption
6
Q
ANP
A
atrial natriuretic peptide
7
Q
ANP is secreted by
A
heart muscles
8
Q
ANP function
A
works opposite to RAAS to cause decreased BP
9
Q
EPO released by
A
extraglomerular cells
10
Q
EPO stimulates
A
RBC production
11
Q
Angiotensinogen produced here
A
liver
12
Q
BP sensors of the RAAS
A
- macula densa
- juxtaglomerular cells
- SNS
13
Q
macula densa cells, juxtaglomerular cells, and SNS stimulate the release of ____ to _____ BP
A
- renin
- increase
14
Q
ACE
A
- converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
15
Q
How do ACE inhibitors work?
A
- inhibit production of ACE
- lower BP
