Renal 2

Question 1

The extrinsic pathway is also called the ____________?

Answer 1

Neurohumoral pathway

Question 2

What 2 major hormones influences the Extrinsic pathways?

Answer 2

Epinephrine (Adrenal Glands)
Norepinephrine (SNS)

Question 3

What happens during the submaximal level of the Extrinsic (neurohumoral pathway)?

Answer 3

Epi/Norepi->constriction of EA>AA->Drop in RBF

You may see a maintenance of GFR->a small drop in GFR