CHS Pathophysiology of Hypertension

Question 1

Which organ is primarily responsible for long-term blood pressure regulation?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Heart

Answer

Lungs

Answer

Liver

Question 2

Which system plays a key role in the short-term regulation of blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

Answer

Renal system

Answer

Digestive system

Answer

Endocrine system

Question 3

What is the effect of angiotensin II in the body?

Accepted Answer

Causes vasoconstriction

Answer

Promotes vasodilation

Answer

Lowers heart rate

Answer

Inhibits aldosterone release

Question 4

Baroreceptors located in which areas detect changes in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Carotid sinus and aortic arch

Answer

Renal arteries

Answer

Pulmonary veins

Answer

Subclavian arteries

Question 5

What role does aldosterone play in blood pressure regulation?

Accepted Answer

Increases sodium reabsorption

Answer

Promotes potassium retention

Answer

Decreases sodium reabsorption

Answer

Decreases blood volume

Question 6

Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating the RAAS cascade?

Accepted Answer

Renin

Answer

Aldosterone

Answer

Angiotensin II

Answer

Epinephrine