sympathetic nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
what does the SNS do?
A
responds to changes in arterial BP and blood volume
2
Q
the SNS regulates the constriction/relaxation of what arterioles in the kidney?
A
afferent and efferent arterioles
- this controlled the glomerular filtrate
3
Q
when the SNS is stimulated, the afferent arterioles constrict, which limits what?
A
blood flow
4
Q
when the SNS causes limited blood flow, does the glomerular filtration pressure become higher or lower?
A
lower
5
Q
what does sympathetic activity regulate?
A
the reabsorption of sodium
6
Q
the SNS stimulation results in the release of what?
A
renin
