Which Statement About Angiotensin Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement about angiotensin is true?

• A) It is secreted by the kidney when the glomerular filtration rate falls.
• B) It is released by the posterior pituitary when blood pressure falls.
• C) It stimulates thirst.
• D) It increases the permeability of the collecting ducts to water.
• E) It decreases glomerular filtration rate when blood pressure rises.

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Definitions:

Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is the metabolic process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, which serves as an important energy source for the body during physical activity or between meals.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic process by which organisms produce glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates such as amino acids and glycerol, especially significant during periods of fasting or intense exercise.

Glycogen Synthesis

The process of converting glucose into glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle cells for energy.

Pancreatic Islets

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, playing a key role in glucose metabolism.