Osmoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osmoregulation?
A
How the Kidney regulates the Solute concentration of blood and fluids
2
Q
What happens when Osmolarity concentrations are above 300 mosm/L?
A
Body Stimulates a feeling of thirst to encourage drinking water
3
Q
What are examples of a Diuretic
A
Alcohol or Caffeine
4
Q
What does a Diuretic do?
A
Inhibits release of Effectiveness of ADH
5
Q
What is ADH
A
a hormone that helps regulate the water balance of the body
6
Q
What happens when Osmolarity concentration is below 300 mosm/L
A
- Too much water in the body
- Less ADH release
- Fewer Aquaporins are present in the collecting duct, less water is absorbed
