Epithelial Transport Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Monitors Blood Osmolality
Increases Urine Output via Kidney Epithelial Cells
2
Q
Transcellular Route
A
Movement through the cell
3
Q
Paracellular
A
route via tight junctions
4
Q
Na+ Regulation
A
Aldosterone
increase number of channels
incresae more Na+ pumps
Open channels for longer duration of time
5
Q
Water Transport
A
Moves transcellularly
Enters cells via aquaporins
6
Q
ADH
A
Anti-Diuretic Hormone Secreted by the hypothalamus Acts on basolateral side Causes aquaporins to fuse to apical membrane Allows reabsorption of water
