Introduction
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) plays a very important role in the regulation of systemic vascular resistance and blood volume. Its role helps ensure hemodynamic stability when the body loses water, salt, and blood. The b Continue Reading...
This lack of ADH makes the collecting duct impermeable to water (www.nmc.edu/~koverbaugh/bio106/su02/chapt15.htm)." ADH production decreases when alcohol is consumed, resulting in dehydration.
When there is a low blood volume, the "juxtaglomerular Continue Reading...
The circulatory or cardiovascular system is responsible for moving nutrients, wastes and gases between body cells, transporting blood across the whole body and battling disease (Circulatory System). Its principal elements are the heart, numerous bloo Continue Reading...