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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 48.5, Problem 4C
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To determine: The main actions of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway.

Introduction: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system, and nephron is the basic structural unit of kidney. The main function of nephron is ultrafiltration. It removes waste products, ions, and excess water from the blood, and returns the required molecules back to the blood. The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) refers to the rate of flow of filtered fluid through the kidney.

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To compare: The main actions of this pathway with the actions of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP).

Introduction: Blood pressure is the force that moves the blood through the circulatory system. Angiotensin, antidiuretic hormone, aldosterone, and atrial natriuretic peptide are hormones that participate in regulating the blood pressure.

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What are the main actions of the renin–angiotensin– aldosterone pathway? Compare the actions of this pathway with the actions of ANP.
Diagram/flow chart the reactions and interactions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway. What conditiion is the primary stimulus for its activation? What would hapen to renin secretion in a patient with chronic kidney failure?
Physiology of angiotensin II in humans     Angiotensin I is enzymatically converted to angiotensin II by ACE.   Angiotensinogen II acts on the adrenal cortex to cause the release of storage vesicles containing aldosterone.   Angiotensin II is a peptide hormone that is made in advance and stored in vesicles. Physiology of angiotensin II in humans   Question 24 options:   Angiotensin I is enzymatically converted to angiotensin II by ACE.   Angiotensinogen II acts on the adrenal cortex to cause the release of storage vesicles containing aldosterone.   Angiotensin II is a peptide hormone that is made in advance and stored in vesicles.

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