Angiotensin converting enzyme function US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Angiotensin converting enzyme function Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Angiotensin II increases _____ release from the adrenal cortex
Answer: aldosterone
Flashcard 2: Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II by _____ in the lungs (primarily)
Answer: ACE
Flashcard 3: Angiotensin II affects baroreceptor function, limiting reflex _____ that would normally accompany its pressor effects
Answer: bradycardia
Flashcard 4: ACE is primarily located in the vascular endothelium of the _____
Answer: lungs
Flashcard 5: What effect does angiotensin II indirectly have on serum potassium levels? _____
Answer: Decreased K+ (via aldosterone)
Flashcard 6: What effect do high levels of angiotensin II have on GFR? _____
Answer: Decreased GFR
Flashcard 7: How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency?
_____
Answer: Decreased (hypoglycemia)
Extra:
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Flashcard 8: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?
_____
Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion
Extra:
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Flashcard 9: In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _____ via indirect action on _____
Answer: resorption
Extra:
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Flashcard 10: The zona reticularis secretes _____, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione
Answer: androgens
Extra:
* "GFR (out to in)"
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