Renal Hot Topics Flashcards
Erythropoitin
Renin
1,25-dihydroxyvitaminD
renal hormones
ammonia breath – gingival enlargement – xerostomia – tooth problems premature loss narrowing pulp chambers necrosis beneath fillings or crowns
oral health manifestations of renal disease
where does this happen-
blood is filtered in glomeruli and the filtrate passes through tubules of the nephron
renal cortex
where does this happen- there are portions of nephron tubule involved with concentration and collection of urine
renal medulla
which renal process- solutes (and the water they are dissolved in) pass from the blood into the tubular fluid in the renal capsule (Bowman’s space)
-filtration
which renal process- substances are transported from the blood in the peritubular capillaries into the tubular fluid
secretion
which renal process- substances are transported from the tubular fluid into the blood in the peritubular capillaries
reabsorption
a dense capillary bed where filtration occurs
surrounded by renal capsule (or Bowman’s capsule) which collects the filtrate from the blood entering via the afferent arterioles
glomerulus
- smooth muscle contraction in afferent or efferent arterioles
- response of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) located at the intersection of the macula densa of distal tubule with afferent and efferent arterioles – the JGA secretes the hormone renin which regulates systemic blood pressure
blood flow through glomerulus regulation mechanisms
which part of the nephron- reabsorbs 2/3 of filtered salt and water; reabsorbs all filtered glucose and amino acids; some diuretics will act here
-proximal convoluted tubule
which part of the nephron- is divided into thin descending limb; thin ascending limb; thick ascending limb (TAL
loop of Henle
site of countercurrent multiplication needed to produce concentrated urine, but itself produces a dilute filtrate. Very powerful diuretics work here
loop of Henle
which part of the nephron- continued reabsorption of solutes; regulation of calcium; site of action for some diuretics
-distal convoluted tubule
Which part of the nephron- collects fluid from multiple nephrons; extends from cortex through the medulla; regulates sodium, potassium, and water; some diuretics act here
collecting duct
the volume of plasma from which all of a particular substance is removed to the urine (i.e. cleared), e.g. 100 ml/min; clinically important concept for monitoring renal function
renal clearance
amount of blood filtered by the kidney, expessed as volume per unit time
glomerular filtration rate
small polysaccharide; freely filtered and not secreted or absorbed; used to measure renal clearance
inulin
product of muscle metabolism; freely filtered, not reasbsorbed, almost no secretion; normal levels < 1+ 0.5 mg/dl; if > 10 requires dialysis
creatinine
negative charge
charge of basement membrane
pressure due to fluid
P in capillaries > P in capsule fluid
hydrostatic pressure
pressure due to solutes in fluid (including those not dissolved)
π in capillaries > π in capsule fluid
oncotic pressure
favors filtration from blood into the capsule fluid
net filtration pressure
myogenic mechanism – vascular smooth muscle tends to contract when it is stretched, and relax when not stretched; constriction or dilation of smooth muscle in afferent or efferent arterioles has contrasting effects on RBF
tubuloglomerular feedback – feedback from the JGA adjusts afferent arteriole diameter
autoregulation intrinsic mechanisms; adjust blood flow through the glomerulus
molecules move through tubular cells
transcellular
molecules move between tubular cells
paracellular
results from solutes being carried by water in paracellular transport
rate of water diffusion can be regulated by aquaporins (water channels)
solvent drag
Where is this reabsorption taking place?
- Glucose and amino acids are rebsorbed with Na+ using symporters
- Active transport on basal side, keeps intracellular Na+ low
- Water (and solutes) move via paracellular transport; keeps the osmolarity of the tubular fluid constant
- Na+ reabsorption also occurs in conjunction with bicarbonate reabsorption using a Na+/H+ antiporter
reabsorption in the proximal tubule
Where is this reabsorption taking place?
-indirect reabsorption; CA reaction produces H+ and HCO3- in tubule cell HCO3- is transported into blood H+ transported into tubular fluid where it recombines with a filtered HCO3-
proximal tubule
They are commonly bound to plasma proteins so they are not filtered at the glomerulus, must be secreted in order for them to be excreted in the urine
many drugs that are organic ionic compounds
By the end of this part of the nephron… 2/3 of Na+, Cl-, and water reabsorbed; small proteins too (by endocytosis)
- K+ and divalent cations reabsorbed by solvent drag
- all amino acids and glucose reabsorbed- Na symporters
- bicarbonate reabsorbed due to activity of Na+ / H+ transporter
- secretion of organic ions (drugs) (just know that they don’t get filtered, just get secreted to be removed from body)
proximal tubule
Which part of the loop of Henle? impermeable to salt, but permeable to water
descending thin limb
Which part of the loop of Henle? impermeable to water, but permeable to salt.
ascending thin limb
Which part of the loop of Henle?
- Na+ K+ 2Cl- symporter in apical membrane
- pNa+ K+ ATPase in basolateral membrane
- paracellular transport of monovalents and divalents NOT due to solvent drag. Tubular fluid becomes positive when Cl- reabsorbed so cations diffuse along an electrical gradient
ascending thick limb
Fluid leaving this part is hyposmotic, but the renal countercurrent mechanism has established an osmotic gradient required for formation of hyperosmotic urine
loop of Henle
Concentration of the tubular fluid will occur in the collecting duct if _____ is present
ADH/Vasopressin
are permeable to NaCl and water so ——–osmolarity changes as the capillaries follow the loop, but the osmolarity of the —–leaving the kidney (to veins) is normal.
plasma; blood
Where in the nephron?
-initial segment of these areas reabsorbs ~8% of filtered NaCl via a Na+ Cl- symporter in apical membrane and Na+ K+ ATPase in basolateral membrane
reabsorption of K+, H+ and water is variable
-Sodium reabsorption in the latter half of these areas is similar
-distal tubule and collecting duct
Where in the nephron?
-principal cells have epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) that reabsorb Na+ and secrete K+
(excess K leaves blood and enters tubular fluid)
Na+ reabsorption drives paracellular Cl- reabsorption
the first area will both secrete and absorb K+
K+ secreted due to Na+ K+ ATPase activity in basal membrane
-intercalated cells involved with acid-base balance; can also reabsorb K+
(can also serve to reabsorb K+)
-collecting duct and late distal tubule
- released from the posterior pituitary
- release is stimulated by changes in osmolality of body fluids
- respond to osmolality above a set point of 275-290 mOsm/kg H2O
- release can also be stimulated by changes in blood volume/pressure
ADH/Vasopressin
in left atrium and large pulmonary vessels respond to a decrease in blood volume; respond to decrease in BP; send signal via CN to hypothalamus ADH secretion (function at low pressures)
low pressure baroreceptors
in aortic arch and carotid sinus response to a decrease in blood pressure; still respond to drop in BP; activate ADH secretion and sympathetic nervous system
high pressure baroreceptors
increases the permeability of the late distal tubule and the collecting duct to water by increasing aquaporins into the apical membrane
action of ADH
Which ADH level? diuresis – solutes reabsorbed in distal tubule and collecting duct, but no water reabsorption; urine as dilute as 50 mOsm/kg H2O
low ADH
Which ADH level? (antidiuresis) – water reabsorbed as fluid passes through collecting duct; urine can be concentrated up to 1200 mOsm/kg H2O
high ADH
stimulates events that increase reabsorption of sodium and water (combat volume contraction); this helps to return blood volume to normal
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
- released in response to a drop in perfusion pressure, decreased NaCl delivery to macula densa, or sympathetic input to juxtaglomerular cells
- this stimulates secretion of renin from granular cells around capillaries, can also be due to sympathetic input to granular cells
- converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
renin
angiotensin I converted to angiotensin II by…
angiotensin converting enzyme