Exam IV - Renal

Question 1

Role of the kidney in controlling RBC production

Answer 1

Kidney senses low O2/hypoxia –> produces Epo –> Epo stimulates RBC production in red bone marrow

Question 2

Describe the anatomy and function of the renal system.

Answer 2

Blood travels through abdominal aorta –> renal arteries –> kidneys –> renal vein –> IVC/heart

-main function: homeostasis

Question 3

Role of the kidney in blood pressure regulation

Answer 3

Low BP/BF → renin release from kidney → converts angiotensin to AI ⇒ ACE converts AI to AII → AII causes vasoconstriction and aldosterone release → aldosterone causes water/Na reabsorption

Question 4

Normal function of the glomerulus

Answer 4

filter waste from blood