KROK 1 2016 – Question 58 · KROK (Medicine) · Physiology
Atria of an experimental animal were superdistended with blood, which resulted in decreased reabsorption of Na+ and water in renal tubules. This can be explained by the influence of the following factor on kidneys:
- A. Renin
- B. Angiotensin
- C. Aldosterone
- D. Natriuretic hormone
- E. Vasopressin
Hint
Consider which signal is triggered by stretch of the atrial wall, and whether it should raise or lower the retention of sodium and water.
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