Regulation of urine concentration Flashcards
1
Q
What receptors read an increase in osmolarity in the extracellular fluids of the kidney
A
osmoreceptors of the hypothalamus
2
Q
What do the osmo recepts of the hypo stimulate
A
the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary gland
3
Q
Where does ADH bind to
A
the basolateral side of the tubular cells
4
Q
What does ADH cause
A
aquaporin 2 channels to connect the lumen to the extracellular space
5
Q
What effect does aquaporin cause
A
increased water permeability
