sympathetic nervous system Flashcards

1
Q

what does the SNS do?

A

responds to changes in arterial BP and blood volume

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2
Q

the SNS regulates the constriction/relaxation of what arterioles in the kidney?

A

afferent and efferent arterioles
- this controlled the glomerular filtrate

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3
Q

when the SNS is stimulated, the afferent arterioles constrict, which limits what?

A

blood flow

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4
Q

when the SNS causes limited blood flow, does the glomerular filtration pressure become higher or lower?

A

lower

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5
Q

what does sympathetic activity regulate?

A

the reabsorption of sodium

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6
Q

the SNS stimulation results in the release of what?

A

renin

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