The Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Dysregulation of RAAS leads to what?
Answer: hypertension (high blood pressure)
Question 2: Why do the kidneys care about arterial pressure?
Answer: functionally require high rates of GFR
Question 3: How do we target the RAAS system? (2 drug classes)
Answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) Aldosterone receptor blockers (ARBs)
Question 4: What are the 3 main cell types that make up juxtaglomerular apparatus?
Answer: Juxtaglomerular cells, Macula Densa, Extra- glomerular mesangial cells
Question 5: Where is the juxtaglomerular apparatus along the tubule?
Answer: distal tubule
Question 6: What kidney cell secreted renin?
Answer: juxtaglomerular cells
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Dysregulation of RAAS leads to what?
Answer: hypertension (high blood pressure)
Question 2: Why do the kidneys care about arterial pressure?
Answer: functionally require high rates of GFR
Question 3: How do we target the RAAS system? (2 drug classes)
Answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) Aldosterone receptor blockers (ARBs)
Question 4: What are the 3 main cell types that make up juxtaglomerular apparatus?
Answer: Juxtaglomerular cells, Macula Densa, Extra- glomerular mesangial cells
Question 5: Where is the juxtaglomerular apparatus along the tubule?
Answer: distal tubule
Question 6: What kidney cell secreted renin?
Answer: juxtaglomerular cells
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