Question

As a result of the action in the previous question (increased action of RAAS), all the following will occur EXCEPT?

1) the patient's body will "hang on" to fluids.
2) Na⁺ will be retained by the kidneys.
3) water excretion into the urine will increase.
4) blood pressure will increase.

Answer 1

As a result of the action of RAAS, all of the given options will occur except for water excretion into the urine increasing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The action of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) leads to fluid retention and an increase in blood pressure. As a result, all of the given options will occur except for water excretion into the urine increasing. When the RAAS is activated, aldosterone prompts the kidneys to reabsorb sodium, leading to fluid retention. This, in turn, increases blood volume and blood pressure. Therefore, option 3) water excretion into the urine will increase, is incorrect.