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What are three hormones that produce vasoconstriction?
norepinephrine, epinephrine and angiotensin II
Does heat cause vasoconstriction?
Yes
What is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney?
High blood pressure is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney.
Are drugs that cause vasoconstriction stimulant or depressants?
I believe they are stimulants due to the fact that cocaine is a stimulant and it causes vasoconstriction.
What conditions cause proteinuria?
Deficiency of adh
Does the sympathetic nervous system primarily cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction in the body?
The sympathetic nervous system primarily causes vasoconstriction in the body.
What disease can result from antidiuretic hormone deficiency?
Low levels of ADH can cause excessive urination (polyuria) followed by extreme thirst (polydipsia). A rare water metabolism disorder, called central diabetes insipidus, is sometimes the cause of ADH deficiency but low ADH doesn't not cause diabetes insipidus.
What Regulates vasoconstriction?
Vasoconstriction is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and various vasoactive substances including norepinephrine, angiotensin II, and endothelin. These substances act on smooth muscle cells in blood vessel walls to cause contraction, leading to vasoconstriction.
Does decreased ADH cause the nephrons to become more premeable to water?
No, decreased levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) cause the nephrons to become less permeable to water. ADH promotes the reabsorption of water in the kidneys by increasing the permeability of the collecting ducts. When ADH levels are low, less water is reabsorbed, leading to more dilute urine and increased water excretion. Thus, decreased ADH results in reduced water retention in the body.
What effect does ADH have on organs?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, primarily affects the kidneys by promoting water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, which helps concentrate urine and reduce water loss. It also influences blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction, which can increase blood pressure. Additionally, ADH can impact the brain by modulating social behavior and bonding. Overall, its primary role is to maintain fluid balance and regulate blood pressure.
What triggers ADH?
the high osmolarity of blood acts upon the osmoreceptor of hypothalmus cause the release of adh low plasma volume increase plasma cholecystokinin
Does sympathetic activity cause vasodilation?
No, sympathetic activity typically causes vasoconstriction, not vasodilation.
