Endothelins are powerful vasoconstrictors and are produced by the endothelial cells of the renal blood vessels, cells of DCT and mesangial cells.... View Article
The short answer to it is yes, it does. Water has the potential to regulate the body's internal temperature in response to the exterior... View Article
Extracellular fluids are the body fluids that are not inside, contained in the cells. They are found in the blood, lymph, etc. These fluids can... View Article
The liquids found in the body help in transportation of nutrients and eliminates toxic wastes from cells. Some fluids of the body are as listed... View Article
ANP triggers vasodilation of the afferent arteriole of glomerulus. This leads to an increase in the renal blood flow and a rise in the glomerular... View Article
Atrial Natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a tiny peptide released by the heart on atrial stretch and increased systemic blood pressure. It stimulates... View Article
Particles carrying electric charges when dissolved in the blood are electrolytes. Electrolytic concentration is maintained by the kidneys through... View Article
Through the process of passive transport, water from the intestinal lumen passes to the plasma which is controlled by the osmotic gradients.... View Article
Urination is the process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder via the urethra through which it exits the body. It is the form of excretion... View Article
Potassium is a significant electrolyte required by the body for muscles and nerves and the heart for its normal functioning. Lower levels of... View Article
An inherited form of high blood pressure or hypertension is Liddle syndrome. In this condition, one exhibits severe hypertension which is seen... View Article
The posterior pituitary gland of the dehydrated person causes its hypothalamus to release ADH (antidiuretic hormone). The ADH signals kidneys to... View Article
Little ADH levels or a condition in which kidneys fail to respond to ADH causes too much water to be lost through kidneys. The urine, thus... View Article
Kidneys produce certain local hormones or paracrine or autocrine molecules namely adrenomedullin, endothelins and prostaglandins. The kidneys... View Article
Fluids in the body assist in cushioning the organs and joints and also in protection. They assist avert dehydration. Dehydration leads to... View Article
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) is a tiny peptide released by the heart on atrial stretch and increased systemic blood pressure. It triggers... View Article
ADH is formed in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland. It causes kidneys to produce less water, thus decreasing the... View Article
The ADH (antidiuretic hormone) regulates the water levels in the body. It is produced by the hypothalamus and stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb... View Article
The hormone aldosterone is produced and secreted by the adrenal glands. It is involved in signalling the kidneys to maintain levels of sodium and... View Article
