Midterm 3 Kidney Flashcards
Which of the following statements is not true for the function of the kidney?
it is the organ of homeothermia
it maintains acid/base balance
it contributes to homeostasis
conserves water, electrolites, glucose and aminoacids
It is the organ of homeothermia
What is true for the cortical nephron?
its descending segments approach the papilla
its tubular system is located in the cortex
its special region is the juxtaglomerular apparatus
its tubular system is located in the inner medulla
Its tubular system is located in the cortex
Which of the following statements is not true for the juxtamedullary nephron?
its special region is the juxtaglomerular apparatus
its tubular system is located in the inner medulla
its tubular system is located in the cortex
its descending segments approach the papilla
Its tubular system is located in the cortex
Which of the following histological formations is not a part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
juxtaglomerular cells
macula densa cells
mesangial cells
cells of the proximal tubule
Cells of the proximal tubule
What is true for the blood supply of the kidney?
the glomerular capillary continues in venules
the vas afferens is not a part of the nephron
the vas efferens continues in the peritubular venous capillary system
it displays a double capillarization
It displays a double capillarization
What is characteristic of the system of vasa recta?
it surrounds the collecting tubules
they run alongside the deep reaching loops of Henle
they run perpendicularly to the proximal tubules
their primary function is the nutrient supply to the glomerulus
They run alongside the deep reaching loops of Henle
What is true for the sympathetic innervation of the kidney?
It is poor
It increases sympathetic stimualtion and causes the GFR to increase
most sympathetic fibres get to the afferent arterioles
at rest considerable sympathetic discharge can be detected
Most sympathetic fibres get to the afferent arterioles
(Mostly runs to the α – adrenergic receptors of v. afferent. Result of Stimulation: vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles, therefore GFR is reduced. At rest, AP firing is minimal, while during physical activity or stress AP firing is intensive)
What is true for the parasympathetic innervation of the kidney?
they mostly get to the afferent arterioles
they detect the firmness of the renal capsule
the kidney is very rich in parasympathetic nerves
it acts through cholinergic mediation
It acts through cholinergic mediation (function not clear)
What is the role of the pain sensing fibres in the renal capsule?
they sense the firmness of the renal capsule
they react to increased renal blood flow
its importance is negligible
if activated they indirectly increase the GFR
They sense the firmness of the renal capsule (stretching)
What does the renal autoregulation ensure?
a constant 80 mmHg pressure in the renal arteries
that the mean arterial pressure can be followed without delay in the vas afferent
it ensures constant blood pressure values mainly via the sympathetic nervous system
it maintains the pressure needed for filtration by reacting to a higher pressure with constriction and to a lower pressure with dilatation
It maintains the pressure needed for filtration by reacting to a higher pressure with constriction and to a lower pressure with dilatation
PCT
Proximal convoluted tubule
PST
Proximal straight tubule
Henle loop:
DTL
Desc. thin limb
Henle loop:
ATL
Asc. thin limb
Henle loop:
TAL
Thick asc. limb
DCT
Distal convoluted tubule
CNT
Distal connective tubule
CCD
Cortical collecting duct
MCD
Medullary collecting duct
GBM
Glomerular basement membrane
What is the blood pressure in the renal arterioles?
70-250 mmHg
it changes against the midpressure
50 mmHg
120 mmHg
50 mmHg
Where are the vasoregulative factors contributing to the renal autoregulation produced?
in the adrenal glands
in the juxtaglomerular cells
in the mesangial cells
probably in the macula densa
Probably in the macula densa
RBF
Renal blood flow
(25%of blood flows through the kidney)
RBF = RPF/ 1 – Htc RBF = 670/ 1 – 0.44 = 1200 ml/min
PGE
Prostaglandin
very strong vasodilator. Equally affects v.aff & v.eff,
so RBF increases, while GFR remains unchanged.