ECF Volume Regulation 2 Flashcards
How is ECF volume regulated?
By regulation of Na
What hormone promotes Na reabsorption?
Sodium
What does ANP stand for?
Atrial natriuretic peptide
What hormone promotes Na excretion?
ANP
What effect does aldosterone have on Na and K?
Sodium retention and potassium loss
What is diuresis?
Increased production of urine
What are the effects of aldosterone?
Which of ANP and aldosterone override the other?
ANP overrides aldosterone effects on Na reabsorption because of volume expansion
What is Conn’s syndrome?
Primary hyperaldosteronism
What is the medical term for increased serum Na?
Hypernatraemic
How does Conn’s syndrome impact K and Na?
K is depleted
Na is unaffected
What is ANP secreted by?
Atrial cells
What is ANP secreted in response to?
Expansion of ECF volume
What does ANP cause?
- Natriuresis, loss of Na and water in urine
- Action may to inhibit secretion of renin, generally opposes actions of angiotensin II
What effect does ANP have on the hypothalamus?
Decreased vasopressin secretion