Question 1
Which structure in the kidneys releases renin?
Question 2
What is the primary function of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
Question 3
What is the function of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)?
Question 4
What is the main effect of aldosterone in kidney function?
Question 5
Which organs are involved in the integration step of the RAAS?
Question 6
Where are baroreceptors located in the kidneys?
Question 7
What role does the liver play in the RAAS?
Question 8
How does angiotensin II affect the adrenal gland?
Question 9
What is the role of renin in the RAAS?
Question 10
Which hormone increases water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
Question 11
Which part of the nephron does aldosterone target for its primary action?
Question 12
What initiates the release of renin from the kidneys?
Question 13
How does angiotensin II directly affect blood vessels?
Question 14
Which cells detect sodium deficiency in the nephron?
Question 15
What is the immediate precursor of angiotensin II?