Renal Flashcards
1
Q
granular juxtaglomerular
A
renin, specialized smooth muscle cells around the afferent arteriole
2
Q
macula densa
A
specialized epithelial cells of the ascending loop of hence. Important in filtrate production and blood pressure, chemoreceptors measuring NaCl of filtrate
3
Q
juxtaglomerular apparatus/mesangial cells
A
means of communication between baro and chemo receptors
4
Q
Normal urine production
A
1.5 L
5
Q
What is the filtration fraction?
A
20% of the 625 mL of plasma entering glomerulus is filtered (125 mL)
