Logo
Home Study Material Contact Search
AI Chat FREE
  1. sciences
  2. medical sciences
  3. 6) a decrease in map is detected by baroreceptors,

6) A decrease in MAP is detected by baroreceptors, which initiate a reflexive increase in sympathetic activity....

60.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Medical Sciences

6) A decrease in MAP is detected by baroreceptors, whichinitiate a reflexive increase in sympathetic
activity. This results in generalized vasoconstriction ofarterioles throughout the body. Among the
arterioles that constrict are the afferent arterioles of thekidneys (which are innervated to a much
greater extent than the efferent arterioles). What effect does thishave on GFR? And how does this
counteract the drop in blood pressure? What is the consequence ofsympathetic stimulation of the beta-
1 receptors on JG cells?

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
3.9 Ratings (719 Votes)
the afferent arteriole has more and larger diameter than the efferent arterioles So there is high resistance as the blood flows from a wider vessel to a narrower one the constriction of the afferent arteriole decreases and reduces blood flow and filtration pressure that is glomerular filtration rate where as    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Zin AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students

Q

Write 2/7 as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

Geometry
Q

Imagine a friend tells you, “I heard that most people’s bodies are too acidic these days...

Medical Sciences
Q

An industrial process is using river water to cool 105 kg/h of saturated steam in a...

Mechanical Engineering
Q

Benji has $3,100 in a savings account which earns 7% interest compounded quarterly. He made...

Basic Math
Q

Researchers observed 50 random people brush their teeth and recorded the number of seconds each...

Statistics
Q

Graph the following rational functions Put the solutions a f x x 1 x 9x...

Calculus
Q

Bonus Homework for Week 5 Preparing a Weekly Payroll Report ...

Accounting
Q

Statement of Cash Flows: Depreciation and amortization are added to net income in the Operating...

Accounting
Q

5 parts to this one question, please help Sierra Sports...

Accounting
Q

QUESTION 3 (25 MARKS) (a) Differentiate between Translation and Transaction Exposure (6 marks) (b) Currently...

Finance
Q

One cause of an unfavourable overhead volume variance would be increases in cost for fixed...

Accounting
Q

At December 31,2023, Cord Company's plant asset and accumulated depreciation and amortization accounts had balances...

Accounting