8 Blood Pressure and the Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
Describe 3 mechanisms by which renin would be released from the kidney:
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2
Q
What is the oncotic pressure like in the Bowman’s capsule?
A
Negligible
Proteins in arteriole- none in Bowman’s capsule
3
Q
Label A-
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4
Q
How do the macula densa cells respond to a fall in arteriole blood pressure?
A
Prostaglandin release
5
Q
What is nepohrolithiasis?
A
Forming a kidney stone
6
Q
What does hypernatrurisis mean?
A
Increased sodium excretion in urine
