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The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system is activated in response to a _____ in mean arterial pressure

To what receptor does angiotensin II bind?_____

Through which secondary messenger(s) does the angiotensin II-bound AT1 receptor propagate its signal?_____

How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?_____

Does secondary adrenal insufficiency present with hyperkalemia?_____

_____ is a hormone that increases renal Na+ reabsorption, thereby restoring ECF volume and blood volume to normal

What effect do high levels of angiotensin II have on GFR? _____

How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency? _____

How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion? _____

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In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _____ via indirect action on _____

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Flashcard 1: The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system is activated in response to a _____ in mean arterial pressure

Answer: decrease

Flashcard 2: To what receptor does angiotensin II bind?_____

Answer: AT1 receptor

Flashcard 3: Through which secondary messenger(s) does the angiotensin II-bound AT1 receptor propagate its signal?_____

Answer: IP3/Ca2+

Flashcard 4: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?_____

Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion

Flashcard 5: Does secondary adrenal insufficiency present with hyperkalemia?_____

Answer: No, because aldosterone synthesis is preserved

Flashcard 6: _____ is a hormone that increases renal Na+ reabsorption, thereby restoring ECF volume and blood volume to normal

Answer: Aldosterone

Flashcard 7: What effect do high levels of angiotensin II have on GFR? _____

Answer: Decreased GFR

Flashcard 8: How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency? _____

Answer: Decreased (hypoglycemia)

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Flashcard 9: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion? _____

Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion

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Flashcard 10: In bone, the long-term effect of PTH is bone _ via indirect action on _

Answer: resorption

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