Physiology Renal (10%) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the flow of urine
A
Collecting Duct Calyx Renal Pevis Ureter Bladder Urethra
2
Q
The loop of henle has this kind of current
A
counter current concentration
3
Q
What are the cells fomr the filitration membrane called
A
Podocytes
4
Q
What is absorbed and secreted in the DCT
A
Aldosterone absorbes Na
K is secreted
5
Q
What are the JG cells
A
Mechanoceptors for blood pressure entrance afferetn arteriole
6
Q
What are the macula densa
A
Chemoreceptors for JG cells
7
Q
The anigo tensin story
A
- Liver releases Angiotensinogen
- Renin released by JG cells converts Angiotensinogen into Angotensin I
- Angiontensin I travels to Lungs and changed to Angiotensinogen II by ACE
8
Q
What are the functions of Angiotensin II
A
Constricts blood vessels
Stimulates Aldosterone release