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ANP is an important hormone in water and electrolyte homeostasis. In the blanks below answer the following questions regarding ANP. ANP is released in response to what stimulus? Where is the sensor / integration center (where does ANP come from)? what is the effect of ANP release on water electrolyte balance?

The function unique to the nephron loop is to

If the glomerular filtration rate is too low, needed substances may pass so quickly through the renal tubules that they are not absorbed and instead are lost in urine.

Water imbalances can have significant effects on our normal functioning (homeostasis). Answer the following questions on the types of water imbalances. Overhydration: is this a hypertonic, isotonic or hypotonic imbalance? would you expect to see an increase or decrease in the hormone renin?  would you expect to see an increase or decrease in the hormone ADH? 

Which is the best description of The cells that line the proximal convoluted tubule? Think form and function. 

 Incontinence is the inability to voluntary control micturition.

Explain the transport maximum concept as it relates to glucose and diabetes mellitus. (2 pts)

In what part of the nephron is reabsorption heavily regulated by hormones?

The function of angiotensin II is to ______?

Which of the following is normally found in the filtrate but not the urine