10 Clinical Lecture Sodium Balance Flashcards
1
Q
What effect does aldosterone have in the kidneys?
A
Aldosterone increases expression of ROMK and ENaC so more sodium reabsorbed
Potassium low
Urea normal
2
Q
What is SIADH and what causes it?
A
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is characterised by the excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland, or another source
3
Q
Which channels found in the tubules in the nephron does aldosterone acts on?
A
ENaC and ROMK
