Hormonal Control of Fluid Balance and Related Pathologies
Comprehensive summary of fluid balance in the body including the timeline of events related to loss of fluid volume, activation and effects of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, activation and effects of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) and the natriuretic peptides. Excess and deficiency states of these substances are also described and treatment protocols are included. This summary is great for health sciences students preparing for standardized exams or enrolled in courses that cover endocrinology or nephrology (renal).
Written for
- Institution
- USMLE
- Module
- USMLE
Document information
- Uploaded on
- December 14, 2023
- Number of pages
- 4
- Written in
- 2023/2024
- Type
- Other
- Person
- Unknown
Subjects
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renin
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angiotensin
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aldosterone
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reflex tachycardia
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mineralocorticoid
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adh
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vasopressin
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natriuretic peptide
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conns syndrome
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reninoma
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aldosteronoma
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addisons disease
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adrenal
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ace inhibitors
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arbs
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siadh
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rta
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rena
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