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Queen I Agamegwa

SCI221-07 Human Physiology with Lab

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What does ADH do in the kidneys? It increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, reducing urine output.
What organ produces ANP? The heart (atrium), in response to high blood volume.
What is glomerular filtration? The process by which the kidney filters blood plasma into the nephron.
How does alcohol affect ADH levels? Alcohol inhibits ADH release, causing increase urination and dehydration.
What system includes angiotensin II and aldosterone? The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system (RAAS).
What effect does ANP have on blood pressure? ANP lowers blood pressure by promoting sodium and water excretion.
Which hormone lowers calcium levels in the blood? Calcitonin.
Which hormone helps retain calcium and stimulates osteoclast activity? Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What is the normal range of blood pH 7.35-7.45
What percentage of body is typically made of water? About 60% for the average adult.
What stimulates thirst in the brain? Activation of osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus due to increase blood osmolarity.
What is the function of the urinary bladder? It stores urine before excretion.
What structure connects the kidney to the urinary bladder? The ureter.
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