Renal 5 Flashcards
why do we focus on 4 variables
body is in constant flux
- ingest 2l of fluid containing 6-15g NaCl
- take in varying ions
what is mass balance for fluid and electrolyte balance
whatever comes in must be excreted if not needed
how are fluids and electrolytes excreted
kidneys are primary route, small amounts in feces and sweat, lungs lose water and help remove H+, HCO3 by excreting CO2
why are we concerned with homeostasis fo H20 and Na
determine ECF and osmolarity
why are we concerned with K+ balance
can cause problems with cardiac and muscle function
why are we concerned with Ca2+
involved in many processes in body
why are we concerned with H+ and HCO3
determine body pH
why is maintaining osmolarity in the body important
water can cross most cell membranes freely
- can affect cell volume and most cells do not have mechanisms
what cells have independent mechanisms for maintaining cell volume
renal tubule cells
liver cells
how is fluid and electrolyte balance an integrative process
involves the respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems as well as behavioural responses
what controls cardiovascular and respiratory systems
neural control and are rapid
what controls renal responses
endocrine and neuroendocrine control
slower
what can CV and resp. systems do before renal response
can kick in for temporary fix but renal will completely fix
- pathways overlap
what triggers homeostatic reflexes
volume receptors in atria and carotid and aortic baroreceptors respond to change in volume or bp
if decrease in blood volume and BP what does CV system do
increase cardiac output and vasoconstriction to increase BP
If decrease in blood volume and BP what does Behaviour response do
increases thirst which increase ECF and ICF volume and increases BP
if decrease in blood volume and BP what do kidneys do
conserve salt and water to minimize further volume loss
if increase blood volume and BP what does CV system do
decrease cardiac output and vasodilation to decrease BP
if increase in blood volume and BP what does kidneys do
excrete salts and H2O in urine, decreases ECF and ICF volume which decreases BP
water makes up how much of body weight
50-60%
water intake must match what
excretion
how much water in ICF
2/3
how much water in ECF
1/3
Plasma (25%)
interstitial fluid (75%)