Potassium Flashcards
1
Q
Homeostatic mechanisms maintain plasma K + concentration between____
A
3.5 and 5.0 mM
2
Q
The ___ of the connecting segment (CNT) and cortical CD that play a dominant role in renal K + secretion, whereas alpha-intercalated cells of the outer medullary CD function in renal tubular reabsorption of filtered K + in K+ -deficient states.
A
principal cells
alpha-intercalated cells
3
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A
