M06.03.005 Blood pressure control

Learning Objective

Recall the major autonomic and hormonal mechanisms that regulate blood pressure.


Autonomic (Neural) Feedback Loops

  1. Baroreceptor reflex
  2. Chemoreceptor reflex
  3. Bainbridge reflex (optional, atrial reflex)

Hormonal Feedback Loops

  1. Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
  2. Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH / Vasopressin)
  3. Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)
  4. Catecholamines (Epinephrine, Norepinephrine)

Activity