Fluid balance and hormonal control of blood pressure

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  • Created by: Amy
  • Created on: 17-03-17 14:06

1. Alcohol inhibits the release od antiuretic hormone (ADH), a person consuming excessive alcohol will show

  • Excessive thirst due to decreased urine output
  • Dehydration due to decreased output of urine
  • Dehydration due to increased output of urine
  • Increased blood volume and increased blood pressure
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2. Identify the statement which correctly shows the missing words in the right order. The hormone ADH is stored in the ____ but it is produced in the ______.

  • Hypothalamus, anterior pituitary
  • Hypothalamus, posterior pituitary
  • Posterior pituitary, hypothalamus
  • Anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary

3. Which is the correct sequence of events leading to the produciton and release of aldosterone?

  • Renin is converted to angiotensin I which is converted to angiotensin II, which sitmulates the adrenal gland to release aldosterone.
  • Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is converted to angiotensin II, which stimulates the adrenal gland to release aldosterone.
  • Angiotensinogen is converted to renin which stimulates the adrenal gland to release aldosterone.
  • Renin is converted to aldosterone.

4. ACE Inhibitors in the control of blood pressure work by:

  • Inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensinogen to Angiotensinogen I to relieve hypotension.
  • Inhibiting Angiotensin I converting into Angiotensin II to relieve hypertension.
  • Inhibiting the conversion of Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I to relieve hypertension.
  • Inhibiting Angiotensin I converting into Angiotensin II to relieve hypotension.

5. The greatest amount of body water is lost through

  • Breathing
  • Sweating
  • Urination
  • Defaecation

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