Renal Flashcards
Effective solutes
Solutes which cannot passively diffuse across cell membranes.
Tonicity
Relative concentration that determines the direction and extent of H2O diffusion. Na+ sets tonicity.
Effective circulating volume
Blood volume that is required for adequate perfusion of the vital signs.
Total blood osmolality equation
2(Na+)+(blood glucose/18)+(BUN/2.8)
Effective osmolality equation
2(Na+)+(Blood glucose/18)
Renal circulation receives….of cardiac output.
20%
Renal function is mediated by 3 things:
1) internal mechanisms 2) extra and intrarenal endocrine systems 3) ANS (specifically SNS since kidneys are not innervated by PSNS)
Filtration
Movement of plasma constituents from glomerulus into Bowman’s capsule.
Reabsorption
The movement of constituents from the tubule luminal fluid (forming urine) into the renal interstitium; and/or recycling of these substances back into circulation.
Secretion
Movement of constituents from the renal circulation, interstitium, and/or tubule epithelium into the forming urine.
Renal Clearance
Volume of blood that can be 100% cleared of a solute per unit time.
GFR
Rate at which filtrate from the glomerulus into Bowman’s capsule.
Do cationic or anionic substances cross the glomerular filtration barrier easier?
Since glomerular filtration barrier carries a net negative charge, then cationic substances tend to cross the barrier with less resistance than anionic substances.
Normal GFR values: Young men Young women
Young men: 130 Young women: 120
GFR
High risk for the development of cardiovascular disease
GFR
Indicates renal failure and would require replacement via dialysis or kidney transplant.
Basal Scr
0.4-1.5
Factors increasing Scr
Black race Kidney Disease Large muscle mass Crushing injury Ingestion of meat Ketoacidosis
Factors decreasing Scr
Hispanic and Asian race Low muscle mass Vegetarian diet Malnutrition
Filtered Load
Amount of solute filtered into Bowman’s capsule per unit time.
Fractional excretion
Ratio of solute excreted:filtered load Cx/GFR
Tubular glomerular feedback (TGF) system
Regulated by concentration of Na+ in the forming urine as it reaches thick ascending limb in the region of macula Densa. Macula Densa is in close approximation with JG apparatus from afferent arteriole.
Macula Densa
Population of specialized cells in the region of the TAL that can sense levels of NaCl.
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Region of modified smooth muscle cells of the afferent arteriole next to the Densa macula that secretes renin.
TGF system mechanism
As GFR is increased to limit, lots of H2O and NaCl end up in the forming urine. Elevated NaCl delivery stimulates macula Densa depolarization. Macular cells secrete factors including ATP, adenosine, and thromboxane. Factors target afferent arteriole and causes vasoconstriction. This lowers Glomerular P and down modulates GFR.
Pressure natriuresis
In the event of an exaggerated volume expansion, sensitivity of TGF mechanism is decreased. Thus, high glomerular P and increased GFR are maintained to restore euvolemia.
Where are angiotensinogen and ACE found in the kidney?
Angiotensinogen is expressed within proximal tubule cells and ACE is present within the proximal tubule brush border.
In extra renal RAS, where are renin, angiotensinogen, and ACE found?
Renin is still produced by the JG cells in the kidney. Angiotensinogen is produced and secreted by hepatocytes.
ACE2
Enzyme expressed in renal and cardiac tissues that converts AII into angiotensin (1-7)