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Cardiovascular Responses — Hypovolaemia Hormones

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2008A Q23

Exam question

Describe the hormonal response to hypovolaemia following the acute loss of one litre of blood in an adult. Include changes that occur in the first 24 hours following the blood loss.

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Reduced venous return

ANP

ADH

Reduced CO → reduced MAP → increased signalling of carotid sinus and aortic arch baroreceptors

ADH

RAAS

Renin

Angiotensinogen —renin–> angiotensin I —ACE–> angiotensin II —secreted from zona glomerulosa of adrenal gland —> aldosterone

Angiotensin II

Aldosterone

Others

Sakurai 2016

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2008A Q23 Describe the hormonal response to hypovolaemia following the acute loss of one litre of blood in an adult. Include changes that occur in the first 24 hours following the blood loss. 66%