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  • Created on: 26-04-19 16:48
What does RAAS stand for?
Renin Angiotension Aldosterone System
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What hormone does the liver release in RAAS?
Angiotensinogen
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What enzyme do the kidneys release in RAAS?
Renin
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Fill the blanks. '...' and '...' react together to form angiotensin 1
Angiotensinogen and Renin
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Where is angiotensin 2 converted into Aldasterone?
Adrenal Glands
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Angiotensin 1 is converted to angiotensin 2 by...?
Angiotension Converting Enzyme
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The adrenal glands convert angiontensin 2 in to...?
Aldasterone
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Aldasterone increases the absorption of '...' which increases fluid retention
Sodium
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What receptors detect a decrease in BP?
Baroceptors
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Once baroceptors detect a decrease in BP they release what?
Antidiuretic Hormone
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Antidiuretic hormone is released where?
Posterior Pituitary Gland
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When baroceptors detect a decrease in BP, what system is activated?
Sympathetic Nervous System
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The sympathetic nervous system increases what?
The contractility of the heart and the heart rate
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The sympathetic nervous system response causes what?
Vasoconstriction, with vasodialation only occurring in vital organs e.g. heart, brain.
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What are 2 vasodilators that cells release in response to hypoxia?
Lactic acid and Nitric Oxide
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The release of vasodilators causes what?
Vasodilation and an increase in circulation to those cells
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What hormone does the liver release in RAAS?

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Angiotensinogen

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What enzyme do the kidneys release in RAAS?

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Card 4

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Fill the blanks. '...' and '...' react together to form angiotensin 1

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Card 5

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Where is angiotensin 2 converted into Aldasterone?

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