42. Aldosterone A is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex B. causes sodium t

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42. Aldosterone A is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex B. causes sodium to be reabsorbed into the blood. C. increases blood pressure D. is described by all of these characteristics. 43. What structure in the kidneys monitors blood pressure which helps regulate water and electrolyte reabsorption? A glomerular capsule B. afferent arteriole C. juxtaglomerular apparatus D. peritubular capillaries 44. What stimulus causes the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus? A. high blood pressure B. low blood oxygen C. low blood pressure D. low blood sodium 45. Renin is secreted by A. the posterior pituitary gland. B the adrenal cortex. D. All of the choices are correct 46. What hormone is released as a result of renin secretion by the kidney? A. antidiuretic hormone B. aldosterone C. atrial natriuretic hormone D. All of the choices are correct. 47. What hormone causes the excretion of sodium and therefore water from the A. antidiuretic hormone B. aldosterone C. atrial natriuretic hormone D. None of the choices are correct 48. Diuretics A decrease water reabsorption. B. raise blood volume. C. increase urine flow D. both decrease water reabsorption and increase urine flow are correct.

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42. D described by all of these characteristics

43.C.Juxtaglomerular apparatus

44.D. low blood sodium

The juxtaglomerular cells secrete renin in response to low Sodium

45.C. juxtaglomerular apparatus

46.B. Aldosterone

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