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Dionne Durrah
on Oct 18, 2024
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Which of the following would occur as a result of increased renin release by the kidneys?
A) An increase in vasodilator secretion
B) An increase in urine output
C) An increase in blood volume
D) A decrease in aldosterone
E) A decrease in blood pressure
Renin Release
The action of the kidneys releasing the enzyme renin into the bloodstream, which plays a crucial role in blood pressure regulation.
Vasodilator Secretion
The release of substances from cells that cause the dilation of blood vessels, increasing blood flow.
Blood Volume
The total amount of blood circulating within an individual's vascular system at any given time.
- Examine the contribution of different hormones and chemicals to the regulation of blood pressure.
- Distinguish the factors that play a role in the regulation of blood pressure on both short-term and long-term scales.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the contribution of different hormones and chemicals to the regulation of blood pressure.
- Distinguish the factors that play a role in the regulation of blood pressure on both short-term and long-term scales.