Ch.1 Homeostasis, Fluid Vol, Disease Flashcards
Renal Fxn: Homeostasis…What are the two waste products most frequently checked for renal function?
1.BUN-Blood Urea Nitrogen 2.Creatinine
Renal Fxn: Homeostasis…What are the 6 electrolytes that the body regulates?
Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, Mg2+, PO42-
Renal Fxn: Homeostasis…What two ions regulate blood pH?
H+ and HCO3-
SPRING 2015 WELCOME BACK…WHAT ARE THE 8 functions of the Kidney to maintain homeostasis????
1.Excretion of waste 2.Regulate WATER/Electrolyte balance 3. pH 4. ARTERIAL Blood Pressure 5.Erethrocyte Production 6.Vitamin D 7.Gluconeogenesis 8. Peptide Hormone Clearance
What are the two ways in which the kidney regulates arterial bp?
- Regulate Na+ balance 2.Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
What is the hormone used by the kidney to initiated erythrocyte synthesis? What kicks this system into gear?
Lack of O2 to the kidney stimulates ERYTHROPOIETIN synthesis
Where are the 2 sites of EPO synthesis?
1.PeriTubular Fibroblasts 2.Endothelial Cells
What is the MAIN transcription factor in the regulation mech for EPO synthesis???
HIF-1 (HYPOXIA-inducible factor-1) tough name huh, since low oxygen induces it :)
What is the first step in a low O2 state that catalyzes EPO synthesis?
HIF alpha and HIF beta DIMERIZE
How is the Kidney involved in activation of Vit-D? WHERE does this happen?
Kidney does the 2nd Hydroxylation….Happens in the Proximal tubule cells
Where does GlucoNeoGenic activity happen in the kidney?
Proximal Tubule cells!
What are the TWO most urgent consequences of impaired renal function? (what are their levels?)
Metabolic Acidosis (>7.4pH) and HyperKalemia (>4.0mEg/L)
What is the term for accumulation of JUST Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen?
AZ-o-temia
What happens when the Glomerulus becomes leaky and a plasma protein imbalance occurs?
Edema…lose plasma proteins=loss of water to the ECF (interstitial space)
BOOM: WHAT ARE THE 8 consequences of IMPAIRED RENAL FUNCTION?
1.Metabolic Acidosis 2.Hyperkalemia 3.Uremic Toxicity 4.Sodium/Water Imbalance 5.Ca2+/PO3- Imbalance 6.Plasma Protein Imbalance 7.Anemia 8.Depressed Immune System (WHAAA???)
Why does impaired renal function affect the immune system?
Immune system is like an organ and needs a CONSTANT environment free of uremia
What % of Kidney function can still maintain body fluid homeostasis?
20% kidney function can still maintain homeostasis!! HOLY COW!!!
What % of adults in the US experience some form of kidney disease? What are the two types? Which one is reversible, which one is irreversible?
10%..Acute-Reversable….Chronic-Irreversible
What are the three types of acute renal failure (ARF)?
1.Pre-Renal ARF 2.Intra-Renal ARF 3.Post-Renal ARF
What is the cause of Pre-Renal ARF?
Low blood flow to the kidneys=low GFR
What is the cause of Intra-Renal ARF?
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) (the nephron tube is damaged by Ischemia (lack of oxygen)/toxin-induced (rx drugs)
What is the cause of Post-Renal ARF?
urinary tract obstruction
What are the three main causes of Chronic Renal Failure?
1.Diabetes 2.Hypertension 3.Glomerulonephritis
BELOW what % of renal function are we considered in End-stage renal disease? What is needed?
GFR <10%…Kidney Transplant needed
What are the two types of DIALYSIS? What is the difference?
Hemo (uses an artificial membrane) and Perotineal (uses your own body’s capillaries)