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1
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___________ is monitored and regulated to maintain B/P and cardiovascular function.

A

Blood volume

2
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What will happen to the blood pressure if blood volume increases.

A

The blood pressure increases.

3
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What receptors in the heart alerts the hypothalamus.

A

Baroreceptors.

4
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If there is an increase in glomerular filtration rate, Then there is an increase in:

A

sodium and water output.

5
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Blood volume the decreases followed by a decrease in B/P therefore baroreceptors provide information on the volume of blood, which is critical for maintaining __________________ .

A

cardiovascular homeostasis

6
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This hormone reduces blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting nearly all events that promote vasoconstriction and sodium and water retention.

A

Atrial Natriuretic factor

7
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Atrial Natriuretic factor suppresses what hormones?

A

ADH and Aldosterone.

8
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Atrial Natriuretic factor is released by ____________ that sense elevated B/P.

A

cells in the heart

9
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One of the functions of Atrial Natriuretic factor:

A

It promotes excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys.

10
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How does the Atrial Natriuretic factor promotes excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys?

A

by preventing collecting duct cells to reabsorb sodium.