Study the effects of hypertensive drugs on kidney function.

Describe the roles of antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone in the regulation of fluid excretion  ANSWER SHOULD INCLUDE: what triggers release of ADH(i.e. stimulus). What ADH does (i.e. actions of ADH and location of receptors for ADH).  Identify the effectors that respond to ADH and explain what happens when they are activated . What effect this has on fluid excretion and fluid retention.

+ 1. Summarize the role of the kidneys in each of the following functions: Adjusting blood volume (and so blood pressure) and the volume of interstitial fluid and lymph Regulating calcium ion levels Stimulating the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) Regulating blood pressure Regulating blood glucose levels Adjusting the pH of body fluids Regulating the blood Na* and K levels Regulating blood Cl levels Getting rid of wastes such as urea, ammonia, uric acid, creatinine, urobilin from breakdown of hemoglobin, foreign substances such as drugs and environmental toxins