Питання 31 з 40 · Тема: Pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system · Pathological physiology

A 48-year-old patient was admitted to the nephrology department of a hospital with complaints of facial edema in the morning, headache, and elevated blood pressure of 155/95 mm Hg. What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying arterial hypertension in chronic kidney diseases?

1. A Activation of the aldosterone- vasopressin system
2. B Activation of the renin-angiotensin system
3. C Increased sodium reabsorption in the kidneys
4. D Increased synthesis of angiotensin II
5. E Activation of the sympatho- adrenal system

Правильна відповідь: B. Activation of the renin-angiotensin system