Regulation of Blood Pressure

Question 1

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 1

-receives info on arterial pressure from baroreceptors in the right atrium, aorta, and carotid artery body
-gets info from chemoreceptors about pH, oxygen and CO2 levels

Question 2

Kidneys and blood pressure

Answer 2

-renin, ADH, angiotensin, and aldosterone
-control fluid to raise or lower blood pressure

Question 3

Atria and blood pressure

Answer 3

secretes hormone ANP to lower BP by directing the loss of sodium and water of the kidney