Explain the Concept of Autonomic Tone

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Essay

Explain the concept of autonomic tone.

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Definitions:

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the renal tubules of the kidney.

Sodium-Hydrogen Antiport

A type of antiporter that exchanges sodium ions for hydrogen ions across the plasma membrane, important in regulating pH and sodium levels.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various bodily functions including conducting nerve impulses and maintaining fluid balance.

H+

Hydrogen ion, a positively charged ion of hydrogen; a measure of acidity in solutions.