Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Give short summary of RAAS (6)
A
- Angiotensinogen from liver
- converted by renin from kidneys
- to angiotensin 1
- converted by angiotensin converting enzyme (ace) from lungs
- to angiotensin 2
- converted to aldosterone in adrenal cortex
2
Q
Name the 4 histamine receptors and the effects of inhibition of each.
A
H1: anti-allergic and anti-emetic
H 2: inhibit acid secretion gi
H3: afferent pain and itch perception
H4: inflammatory and immune suppression
