click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Syuzanna
Week 14: Assignment - StudyStack Set 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which hormone, produced by the heart, signals the kidneys to eliminate extra salt and water to lower blood pressure? | Atrial Natriuretic Hormone (ANH) or Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) |
| How do the kidneys help regulate blood pH and prevent it from becoming too acidic? | By excreting hydrogen ions (H⁺) and reabsorbing or producing bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻) |
| What are the key waste products normally found in healthy urine? | Urea, creatinine, uric acid, and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and chloride |
| Which substances in urine might signal kidney problems or disease? | Protein, blood, glucose, ketones, and bilirubin |
| How does long-term high blood sugar damage the kidneys? | It damages small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to diabetic nephropathy and possibly renal failure |
| What hormone helps the kidneys reabsorb water when the body is dehydrated? | Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
| Which hormone increases sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys and can raise blood pressure? | Angiotensin II |
| What role does aldosterone play in the urinary system? | It promotes water and sodium reabsorption in the kidney tubules to help maintain fluid balance |
| How does alcohol affect hydration and ADH? | Alcohol suppresses ADH, leading to increased urine output and dehydration |
| What can help replace lost electrolytes after dehydration from alcohol or illness? | Oral rehydration solutions like Pedialyte |