16.5 - Regulation of Kidney Function
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Practice Questions
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What does ADH stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to water retention.
What is the role of the JGA?
💡 Hint: It releases something important when blood flow decreases.
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What hormone promotes water reabsorption in kidneys?
💡 Hint: It's released when you're dehydrated.
True or False: ANF increases blood pressure.
💡 Hint: Remember how it balances the renin-angiotensin mechanism.
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Describe a scenario in which a person is experiencing dehydration and explain the physiological responses, including the roles of ADH and aldosterone.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the body is low on water and how the hormones respond.
Illustrate how a malfunction in the JGA could impact kidney function and overall fluid balance in the body.
💡 Hint: Consider how crucial the JGA is for sensing and responding to blood changes.
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