L18 Gene Models and Nephron Function 2 Flashcards

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What is the main function of the loop of Henle?

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  • Reabsorption of Na+, Cl-, H2O , Ca2+ and Mg2+
  • Produce concentrated urine
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What are the 3 structural areas of the loop of Henle?

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The descending limb, thick ascending limb and thin ascending limb

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How is there a potassium gradient established within the TAL?

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1) NKCC2 simultaneously moves 1 sodium ion, 1 potassium ion and 2 chloride ions from the tubular fluid into the cell
2) Potassium channels allow K+ to exit cell and enter interstitial fluid which maintains a concentration gradient, with a higher conc inside the cell

NKCC2 on apical
Potassium channels on basolateral

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What is the name of the transporter that actively pumps potassium ions into the cell in the TAL?

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NKCC2

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What is the function of the CLCK and Barttin transporters in the TAL?

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The primary function of this channel is to facilitate chloride ion reabsorption from the cell into the bloodstream

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How is potassium ions recycled within the TAL?

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Diffuses in via NKCC2 and diffuses out via ROMK and potassium channels

ROMK on the apical
K+ on basolateral

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Is the transport of Calcium and magnesium ions paracellular or transcellular in TAL?

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Paracellular

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What is bartter’s syndrome?

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Bartter syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys’ ability to reabsorb salt

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What are the symptoms of Bartter’s syndrome? (6)

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Salt wasting & polyuria
Hypotension
Hypokalaemia
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypercalciuria - nephrocalcinosis

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What is salt wasting and polyuria?

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Salt wasting - Excessive loss of sodium through urination..
Polyuria - Excessive urination which leads to dehydration.

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What is hypotension ?

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Low blood pressure caused by dehydration.

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What is Hypokalaemia?

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Low level of potassium

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What is hypercalciuria?

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Excessive loss of calcium through urination which can cause kidney stones.

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What happens to the 3 receptors in the TAL within Bartter’s syndrome patients?

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  • NKCC2: decreased reabsorption of NA+, 2CL- and K+
  • ROMK: Reduces the recycling of potassium back into the tubular fluid
  • CLCK and Barttin: Reduced sodium and potassium reabsorption which affects gradient
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What is metabolic alkalosis?

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It’s a condition where the body’s pH level becomes too high, making the blood too alkaline

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What is loop diuretics?

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They are medications that increase urine production by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys

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Can you give me two examples of loop diuretics?

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Furosemide and Bumetanide

They inhibit reabsorption of NA+ and Cl- in kidneys

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What are the effects of Loop diuretics?

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  • Increase urine production by inhibiting Na+ and Cl- reabsorption, leading to increased fluid excretion
  • Reduction in fluid volume can reduce pressure on blood vessels
  • leading to lower blood pressure
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What happens at the early DT (distal tubule)?

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Reabsorption Na+, Cl-, Mg2+
Sensitive to thiazide diuretics

Inhibits reabsorption of ions in the DT

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How does the chlorine enter and leave the early distal tubule via transporters?

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1) NCC - (Sodium-Chloride Cotransporter) transports sodium and chloride ions from the tubular fluid into the cell
2) CLCK and Barttin transports Cl- out of cell into interstitial fluid

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What are thiazide diuretics?

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They are a class of medications that work by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the distal convoluted tuble of the kidney

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What happens to the NCC when thiazide diuretics are administered?

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They inhibit the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions from tubular fluid into the bloodstream which leads to increased excretion

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What happens if you’re given too much Thiazide diuretics?

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Severe dehydration
Hypokalemia - low K+
Hyponatremia - low Na+

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What is Gitelman’s syndrome?

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Gitelman syndrome affects the way the kidneys reabsorb salt and other minerals. Often characterised by a defect in the NCC in the DT of kidney

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Is Gitelman’s syndrome recessive or dominant?
Recessive
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What are the symptoms of Gitelman’s syndrome?
Hypotension Hypokalaemia Metabolic alkalosis Hypocalciuria
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What difference(s) are there in symptoms between the Bartter’s syndrome and Gitelman’s syndrome?
Bartter's syndrome - Hypercalciuria (increased calcium excretion) Gitelman's syndrome - Hypocalciuria | Gitelman promotes reabsorption of calcium ions so less excreted
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What is immunohistochemical analysis?
It is a laboratory technique used to visualize and localize specific proteins or other antigens in cells and tissues.