Quiz 10

Question 1

Aldosterone

Answer 1

stimulates sodium reabsorption in kidney principal cells.

Question 2

The hormone that directly controls water reabsorption by the kidneys is

Answer 2

vasopressin (ADH)

Question 3

Angiotensin II stimulates

Answer 3

thirst, vasoconstriction, and synthesis and release of aldosterone

Question 4

The ________ cells of the distal nephron contribute to acid-base regulation

Answer 4

intercalated

Question 5

When baroreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies register increased blood pressure, this results in

Answer 5

inhibition of vasopressin secretion

Question 6

Juxtaglomerular cells, also known as Granular cells secrete

Answer 6

renin

Question 7

When venous return is increased, stretch receptors in the atria of the heart are activated. This results in

Answer 7

decreased vasopressin (ADH) secretion.

Question 8

The primary osmoreceptors are located in the

Answer 8

hypothalamus

Question 9

Why is sodium actively reabsorbed in the nephron?

Answer 9

to increase passive reabsorption of water

Question 10

Atrial natriuretic peptide

Answer 10

increases GFR and inhibits release of renin

Question 11

The two organ systems that work together to regulate most aspects of the body’s water balance are

Answer 11

urinary and cardiovascular.