2026/2027 Update) Questions with Verified
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University of Texas, Arlington.
Question:
What is a likely reason why African Americans have high rates of
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A. They exercise less than other groups
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B. They consume more caffeine
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C. They are less likely to seek medical care
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D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption?
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Answer:
D. They have enhanced renal sodium absorption
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Question:
What is the name of the hormone that is secreted by the kidneys in
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response to low BP, low sodium or sympathetic stimulation?
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,A. Testosterone
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B. Estrogen
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C. Angiotensin I
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D. Angiotensin II
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E. Renin?
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E. Renin
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Question:
Which component of the RAAS system do ACE inhibitors primarily act on?
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A. Renin
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B. Angiotensin I
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C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
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D. Aldosterone?
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C. Angiotensin-converting enzyme
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Question:
Which of the following organ produce Angiotensinogen?
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,A. Heart
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B. Kidney
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C. Liver
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D. Pancreas
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E. Lungs?
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C. Liver
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Question:
Which of the following converts Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II?
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A. Renin
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B. ACE
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C. Aldosterone
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D. Angiotensinogen?
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B. ACE
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Which of the following converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I?
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, A. Renin
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B. ACE
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C. Aldosterone
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D. Angiotensinogen?
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A. Renin
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Question:
Which of the following is NOT the role of Angiotensin II? SATA
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A. Vasoconstriction
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B. Vasodilation
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C. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the adrenal glands
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D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
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E. Promotion of Sodium and Water in the kidneys?
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Answer:
B. Vasodilation
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D. Stimulation of Aldosterone from the liver
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Question:
African Americans have enhanced renal sodium reabsorption, True or
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False??