Hormonal Control: ADH and Aldosterone
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QUESTION
What are the two main stimuli for aldosterone secretion?
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A patient with central diabetes insipidus lacks ADH. What urine and thirst changes are expected?
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What is the primary stimulus for ADH secretion?
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A rise in plasma osmolality detected by hypothalamic osmoreceptors; a large fall in blood volume or pressure also stimulates it.
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