First Aid 531-535 Renal Flashcards
Best way to estimate GFR?
Creatine clearence
Best way to estimated RPF?
PAH clearence
Normal FF?
20%
How do PGs change GFR, RPF, and FF? What drug would inhibit it?
Prostaglandins preferentially dilate aff arteriole - Inc RPF, Inf GFR, so no change FF. This is inhibited by NSAIDS.
What preferentially constricts efferent arteriole? How does that change GFR, RPF, FF? What drug blocks it?
Angiotensin II, dec RBF, inc GFR, Inc FF. (-) by ACEI
For each of following, how does it affect GFR, RPF and FF? Tell me what inc or dec each one Afferent arteriole constriction Efferent arteriole constriction INC plasma protein concentration DEC plasma protein concentration Constriction of ureter Dehydration
Dec GFR - eff art VC, inc plasma protein conc, ureter constriction, dehydration
Inc GFR - eff art VC, dec plasma protein conc
RPF - only VC of arterioles and dehydration affect it, all dec it.
FF
Afferent arteriole constriction - since both GFR/RPF dec, FF same
Efferent arteriole constriction - GFR inc, RPF dec –> inc FF
Inc plasma protein concentration - dec GFR, no change in RPF –> dec FF
Dec plasma protein concentration - inc GFR, no change in RPF –> inc FF
Constriction of ureter - dec GFR, no change to RPF –> dec FF
Dehydration - dec GFR, dec RPF –> inc FF
How much of something (X) was filtered?
GFR (Creatinine clearence) x Plasma conc of (X)
How much of (X) excreted?
Excretion rate = Vol x Urine conc of (X)
Reabsorption?
Filtered -excreted
Secretion?
Excreted - filtered
Normal plasma level of glucose, where and how much reabsorbed?
Glucose at a normal plasma level (range 60–120
mg/dL) is completely reabsorbed in proximal
convoluted tubule (PCT) by Na+/glucose
cotransport.
At what glucose level will glucose begin to appear in urine?
In adults, at plasma glucose of ∼ 200 mg/dL,
glucosuria begins (threshold). At rate of
∼ 375 mg/min, all transporters are fully
saturated (Tm).
How does pregnancy affect glucose and amino acids resportion in the kidney?
Normal pregnancy may decrease ability of
PCT to reabsorb glucose and amino acids
glucosuria and aminoaciduria.
What is splay?
Splay is the region of substance clearance
between threshold and Tm; due to the
heterogeneity of nephrons.
Reabsorbs all glucose and amino acids and
most HCO3–, Na+, Cl–, PO43–, K+, H2O, and uric acid.
early PCT
Generates and secretes NH3, which acts as a buffer for
secreted H+.
early PCT
Where does PTH work on the nephron? 2 locations, what does it do at each segment?
Early PCT : PTH—inhibits Na+/PO4 cotransport –> PO4 excretion.
Early DCT - PTH— Inc Ca2+/Na+ exchange –> Ca2+
reabsorption.
What does AT II do in PCT?
AT II—stimulates Na+/H+ exchange –> inc Na+,
H2O, and HCO3 reabsorption (permitting
contraction alkalosis).
Major function of thin desc loop of Henle? What is it impermeable to?
Thin descending loop of Henle—passively reabsorbs H2O via medullary hypertonicity
Impermeable to Na+. Concentrating segment. Makes urine hypertonic.
Major function of thick asc loop of Henle? what is it impermeable to?
Thick ascending loop of Henle—reabsorbs Na+, K+, and Cl−.Indirectly induces paracellular reabsorption of Mg2+ and Ca2+ through ⊕ lumen potential generated by K+ backleak.
Impermeable to H2O. Makes urine less concentrated as it ascends.
Function of early DCT?
Early DCT—reabsorbs Na+, Cl−. Makes urine fully dilute (hypotonic).
Function of collecting tubule? Regulated by what hormone?
Collecting tubule—reabsorbs Na+ in exchange for
secreting K+ and H+, Regulated by Aldosterone