Water Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Aldosterone secretion results in?
A
Increased SODIUM and water retention
2
Q
What is RAS or RAAS?
A
RAS- Renin Angiotensin System
RAAS- Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone system
3
Q
What does Renin do when released?
A
It stimulates the conversion of Angiotensinogen present in liver cells to Angiotensin I
4
Q
What produces Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)?
A
The Lung
