Physiology Renal (10%) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the flow of urine

A
Collecting Duct
Calyx
Renal Pevis
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
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2
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The loop of henle has this kind of current

A

counter current concentration

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3
Q

What are the cells fomr the filitration membrane called

A

Podocytes

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4
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What is absorbed and secreted in the DCT

A

Aldosterone absorbes Na

K is secreted

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5
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What are the JG cells

A

Mechanoceptors for blood pressure entrance afferetn arteriole

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6
Q

What are the macula densa

A

Chemoreceptors for JG cells

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7
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The anigo tensin story

A
  1. Liver releases Angiotensinogen
  2. Renin released by JG cells converts Angiotensinogen into Angotensin I
  3. Angiontensin I travels to Lungs and changed to Angiotensinogen II by ACE
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8
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What are the functions of Angiotensin II

A

Constricts blood vessels

Stimulates Aldosterone release

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