Renal Blood Pressure - Renal Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology

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In which part of the response to changes in blood pressure do the kidneys figure?
  • The acute
  • The chronic
The chronic Link
Which system thought to be due to increased pressure on the renal intersitium causes an increased excretion of sodium when blood pressure is high? Pressure Natriuresis Link
When blood pressure increases the reduced stimulation of which system causes decreased aldosterone? Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Link
What is the effect of an increased concentration of salt/sodium in the ECF? The volume of the ECF increases Link
What effect would an increase in sodium concentration have on blood pressure? Increase it Link