Aldosterone Release Can Be Triggered by the Presence of the Blood-Borne

question 58

Multiple Choice

Aldosterone release can be triggered by the presence of the blood-borne messenger angiotensin II or by low levels of sodium, and so its secretion regulation is said to be

• A) purely neural.
• B) both hormonal and humoral.
• C) both antagonistic and synergistic.
• D) both neural and synergistic.
• E) purely hormonal.

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Definitions:

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures; a reliability measure of the average time a product or system operates before failing.

Component Reliability

The probability that an individual part or component of a system performs its intended function under specified conditions for a designated period of time.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and replacement of worn parts, materials, and systems to prevent sudden failure and downtime.

Breakdown Maintenance

Maintenance work performed after a machine or system fails to restore it to operational condition.