How do the kidneys regulate BP? What stress hormone(s) are involved? What situation(s) cause(s) this signaling pathway?
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August 7, 2017How do the kidneys regulate BP? What stress hormone(s) are involved? What situation(s) cause(s) this signaling pathway?
Stress Effects on the Excretory and Reproductive Systems
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Do a Google search of labeled images of the kidneys and the nephron. Develop a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following questions regarding the stress response and kidney function:
Slides 13: Provide an overview of kidney structure and function. Note where osmosis and ion secretion take place and how this contributes to water and BP regulation.
Slides 47: How do the kidneys regulate BP? What stress hormone(s) are involved? What situation(s) cause(s) this signaling pathway?
Slides 8 and 9: How do the kidneys respond to dehydration? Do a little research on the effect of caffeine on the kidney. Where in the physiology of the nephron does caffeine interfere with normal regulation of water balance?
