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==Effects of Angiotensin II On Sodium==
 
==Effects of Angiotensin II On Sodium==
* Induces insertion of Na<sup>+</sup> channels into renal tubules via stimulation of AT<sub>1</sub> receptors
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* Induces insertion of Na<sup>+</sup> channels into renal tubules via stimulation of AT<sub>1</sub> receptors. These occur in:
* Proximal tubule:
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*The proximal tubule, with the addition of:
 
** Apical - Na<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>+</sup> exchangers
 
** Apical - Na<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>+</sup> exchangers
 
** Basolateral Na<sup>+</sup>(HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>)<sub>3</sub> and Na<sup>+</sup>K<sup>+</sup>ATPase
 
** Basolateral Na<sup>+</sup>(HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>)<sub>3</sub> and Na<sup>+</sup>K<sup>+</sup>ATPase
* Thick ascending limb
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*The thick ascending limb, with the addition of:
 
** Apical Na<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>+</sup> exchangers and Na<sup>+</sup>K<sup>+</sup>2Cl<sup>-</sup> symporter
 
** Apical Na<sup>+</sup>/H<sup>+</sup> exchangers and Na<sup>+</sup>K<sup>+</sup>2Cl<sup>-</sup> symporter
* Collecting Duct
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*The collecting ducts, with the addition of:
** Epithelial Na<sup>+</sup> channel
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** Epithelial Na<sup>+</sup> channels
* Also stimulates '''Aldosterone'''
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Angiotensin II also stimulates the release of '''Aldosterone'''.
    
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