What would be the result of erythropoietin overproduction by the kidneys? Where are the kidneys located in the body? What is the medial indention on the kidneys called?

Q: Mr. Adams is taking an ACE inhibitor and an angiotensinreceptor blocker, both drugs that block the…

A: RAAS or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is responsible for the regulation of blood pressure.…

Q: What are the names of the capillaries following theefferent arteriole?a. arcuate and medullaryb.…

A: The life processes are the important processes that must be performed by living organisms in order…

Q: Give an account of the arterial system of Labeo?

A: Labeo is a genus of carps, which belongs to the family Cyprinidae. They are found in freshwater…

Q: Where is Atrial Natriuretic Peptide located? What is its role?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  HEART  It is a muscular organ  It is present in a space in between the lungs…

Q: What is the function of vasa recta

A: Blood supply in the tubules of nephrons is carried out by peritubular capillaries and vasa recta.…

Q: Dr. Lawrence explained to Sam that H. pylori impairs the normal buffering effect in his duodenum.…

A: The gastrointestinal system's main function is nutrient absorption, assimilation into the body,…

Q: How does the SNS control vascular smooth muscle in arterioles?

A: The autonomic nervous system possesses two major divisions, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous…

Q: Name four hormones that cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction ofarterioles, and specify their…

A: The human body is made up of different organs and organ systems. There are 11 different organ…

Q: Explain how blood flow to the kidneys is decreased with exercise.

A: Strenuous exercise can induce drastic changes in the functioning of the kidney as well as in the…

Q: Where are peritubular capillaries located? What is their role?

A: In the renal system, peritubular capillaries are little blood vessels, provided by the efferent…

Q: Occasionally during the process of giving birth, a woman may experience alife-threatening…

A: The human body works at a particular set of conditions. The body undergoes many compensatory…

Q: How does angiotensin-II affect blood volume, peripheral resistance, and blood pressure?

A: Answer- Angiotensin-II is the human peptidal hormone that causes increase in the blood pressure by…

Q: Which of the following is True?a. Arteriole diameter is controlled by nerves, hormones,and chemicals…

A: The circulatory system is responsible for the transport of nutrients, electrolytes, wastes gases,…

Q: Bob is sitting outside on a warm day and is sweating pro- fusely. His friend Mary wants to practice…

A: Introduction: High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Blood pressure is the pressure…

Q: Define vasa vasorum

A: Blood vessels are the channels or conduits through that blood is distributed to body tissues. The…

Q: What areas of the body are supplied by the paired arteriesthat branch from the abdominal aorta? The…

A: The cardiovascular system consists majorly of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It is responsible…

Q: What is the substance thatstimulates the production ofred blood cells? Which is theorgan that…

A: The red blood cells (RBCs) are a type of blood cell that carries oxygen all over the body. It is…

Q: Why doesn't all the fluid leave the capillary beds? What protein is this due to?

A: Bulk flow is the mass movement of fluid in and out of the capillary beds. This is much more…

Q: What are the closed circulating systems?

A: Almost all multicellular organisms need a circulatory system to transport oxygen and nutrients…

Q: In response to a drop in overall blood pressure, what would be the actions of angiotensin II?

A: The human body contains different organ systems. Each system is responsible for maintaining the…

Q: Where is the medullary collecting duct located?

A: Medullary collecting ducts play a major role in the excretory system. It is located at the top of…

Q: A person who has liver failure cannot synthesize the normal amount of plasma proteins. How does a…

A: The concentration of the proteins (colloidal) like albumin in the blood exerts osmotic pressure. The…

Q: Define vasomotor center

A: The brain is a powerful organ that controls all the functions of the body along with providing…

Q: What happens when the kidneys detect a decrease in blood pressure?

A: We know that kidneys need a good blood supply. If there is a decrease in blood pressure the kidney…

Q: Your grandmother has symptoms of peripheral vascular disease that the physicians say is a result of…

A: Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your…

Q: What changes take place in the body when moving from a prone to standing position quickly, in…

A: Circulation can be described as the movement of the blood through the blood vessels throughout the…

Q: All of the followings are correct, except ---------------------. A. Continuous capillaries like…

A: Introduction Capillaries are small blood veins that form networks throughout the body's tissues,…

Q: Why is the intrapleural pressure normally lower than intrapulmonary pressure? What is the function…

A: Intrapleural pressure is the pressure inside the pleural cavity.

Q: Which of the following is a circulatory adjustment to sustained moderate exercise? A. Constriction…

A: Sustained moderate exercise require lot of skeletal muscle contraction. For continuous muscle…