Kidneys Flashcards
1
Q
where are kidneys located
A
T12-L3
2
Q
Which kidney sits lower
A
R kidney because of the lvier
3
Q
hormones produced by the KDs
A
- calcitriol (biologically active form vitamin D
- ertythropoeitin (stimulates RBC production)
- renin (enzyme)
4
Q
what do KDs reabsorb
A
water, glucose, amino acids, bicarbonate, Na, Cl, P, Ca, Mg, K
5
Q
what to the kidneys excreted?
A
nitrogenous waster
uric acid
hydrogen oins
Na, CL, and K based on body levels
6
Q
enzyme released by kidneys when renal blood flow is low
A
renin
7
Q
converts angiotensin into angitonesin 2
A
renin
(RAAS system)
8
Q
does angiotensin 2 increase or decrease BP
A
increase
-increases sodium and water retention to increase BP
9
Q
3 buffers for acid base balance
A
- protein buffer (largest)
- bicarbonate buffer (in Lungs and Kidneys)
- phosphate buffer (in kidneys)
