Osmolarity Flashcards by Jake Wright | Brainscape

Q

Response to high osmolarity

A

Release ADH

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Basics of how osmolarity is controlled

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Retain water to reduce it

Excrete water to increase it

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Effect of ADH

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Promotes Na/K/2Cl in thick acsending limb
Insert aquaporins in DCT and CT
Increase permeability to urea

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