Calcium Channels - Answers Pores regulating calcium entry into cells.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Answers Medications inhibiting calcium entry, lowering blood
pressure.
Non-dihydropyridines - Answers Calcium blockers affecting heart and blood vessels.
Verapamil - Answers Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker for heart.
Dihydropyridines - Answers Calcium blockers primarily affecting blood vessels.
Nifedipine - Answers Dihydropyridine used for hypertension and angina.
Vasodilators - Answers Drugs that widen blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
Postural Hypotension - Answers Drop in blood pressure upon standing.
Reflex Tachycardia - Answers Increased heart rate due to low blood pressure.
Hydralazine - Answers Selective arteriolar vasodilator, reduces peripheral resistance.
Minoxidil - Answers Potent vasodilator, primarily used for severe hypertension.
Sodium Nitroprusside - Answers Rapid-acting vasodilator for hypertensive emergencies.
Hypertension - Answers Chronic condition affecting over 1 billion globally.
RAAS - Answers Hormonal system regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.
Baroreceptors - Answers Sensors in blood vessels detecting pressure changes.
Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) - Answers Part of autonomic nervous system, increases
heart rate.
Renal Regulation - Answers Kidney's role in maintaining blood pressure via filtration.
Compliance - Answers Adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
Lifestyle Changes - Answers Non-pharmacologic methods to reduce hypertension.
Calcium Influx - Answers Entry of calcium ions triggering muscle contraction.
First-pass Mechanism - Answers Metabolism of drug before systemic circulation.
Angiotensin II - Answers Hormone causing vasoconstriction and aldosterone release.
Acetylation - Answers Metabolic process affecting drug levels in the body.