Renal Function (part 2) Osmoregulation

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How the excretory system aids in regulating ECF osmolarity and volume
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What hormone regulates Na+ reabsorption? Aldosterone
How do we get aldosterone to the blood and kidneys? Through RAAS (Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)
Explain RAAS Angiotensinogen is mae by the liver. The enzyme Renin from the kidney then converts this to Angiotensin 1. ACE, the enzyme from the lungs converts this to Angiotensin 2 which can tell the adrenal cortex to make Aldosterone, increasing the no. of Na+ channels for reabosption.
What stimulates RAAS? When there is a decrease in NaCl levels of when there low blood pressure. If blood pressure too low, opposing forces won't allow for filtration.
How can water be reabsorbed? > Through RAAS >Via the Anti Diuretic Hormone
What effect does ADH have on the Kidneys? > Causes walls of distal tubule and collecting ducts to become more permeable to water > Reduces the rate of urination > Also increases the thirst
What is the 4 step process for ADH secretion? >Stimulus - dehydration >Sensor -nerve cell sends signal to hypothalamus to produce ADH >Effector -posterior pituitary gland secretes ADH >Response - increased water absorption in kidneys.
What is an Osmoconformer? Organisms that are in osmotic equilibrium with their environment. They rely on their environment for osmotic homeostasis (marine fish and sharks)
What is an Osmoregulator? Maintain their own blood omsolarity and homeostasis despite changes in their environment. (All vertebrates)

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