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how does kidney accomplish its homeostatic role?

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1) filter blood to generate fluid in renal tubule free of cells/proteins.
2) reabsorbs solutes and water from tubular fluid
3) secretes other solutes (uric acid) into tubular fluid
4) excretes tubular fluid (urine)

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specific renal functions

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1) regulation of body fluid volume
2) regulation of BP and volume
3) regulation of concentration of plasma electrolytes
4) regulation of plasma pH
5) elimination of waste products from metabolism (ex: urea from protein, uric acid from nucleic acids)
5) removal of drugs and foreign compounds from circulation
6) synthesis of certain hormones (renin, erythropoeitin)

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urine drains from ______ that form renal pyramid into _______ and then into _______.

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urine drains from RENAL PAPILLAE that form renal pyramid into RENAL CALYX and then into PELVIS.

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kidneys receive __% of cardiac output

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kidneys receive 25% of cardiac output

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osmolarity of cortex vs of medulla

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Cortex (outer area): 300 mOsm – ~same as plasma

Medulla (inner area): 1200 mOsm (4x higher to better concentrate the urine

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where in the nephron is 2/3 of the water and sodium reabsorbed?

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proximal tubule

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blood enters glomerulus via ______, and exits via ___________

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blood enters glomerulus via afferent arteriole, and exits via efferent arteriole

(NOT a venule)

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thin descending tubule

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Very permeable to water.

Water leaves due to increasing concentration gradient.

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thin ascending tubule

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Impermeable to water.

Na+ reabsorption (Na concentration decreases in cortex as tube ascends, so Na+ leaves tubule)

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thick ascending tubule

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Impermeable to water.
Na+ reabsorbed.
TRANSPORTER: Na/K/2Cl co-transporter

also luminal positive transepithelial potential drives paracellular uptake of cations (Na, Ca, etc.)

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juxtaglomerular apparatus (general and components)

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Distal tubule in v close proximity to glomerulus.

Macula densa and juxtaglomerular cells

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macula densa

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Senses concentration of solute in fluid flow (mainly Na conc)

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juxtaglomerular cells

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Sense fluid flow.

Produces renin to control constriction of afferent/efferent arterioles

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processes involved in urine formation

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1) glomerular filtration
2) tubular reabsorption
3) tubular secretion
4) excretion

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formula for urine excretion

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excretion = filtration - reabsorption + secretion

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Substances that are reabsorbed reenter circulation via _______

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peritubular capillaries

this is from efferent arterioles

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layers of the capillary membrane

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1) capillary endothelial cells (fenestrated)
2) basement membrane
3) podocytes (form filtration slits)

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how does basement membrane prevent proteins from entering Bowman’s space?

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1) negative charge causes electrostatic repulsion of proteins
2) has only small holes that can only allow water and sodium to pass

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nephrin

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Transmembrane protein embedded in podocyte membrane.

Covers filtration slits. But interdigitations of nephrins leave gaps, allowing fluid to flow through

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mutation of nephrins

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Causes loss of protein in urine.
Leads to edema, heart failure.

NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

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GFR

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Glomerular filtration rate.
The rate at which fluid is filtered thru the glomerulus.

Typical: 125 mL/min

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RPF

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Renal Plasma Flow.
Rate at which plasma is delivered to kidneys.

Typical: 650 mL/min

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Filtration Fraction

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GFR/RPF

Fraction of plasma entering the kidney which undergoes filtration across the glomerular capillary membrane.

Typical: 20%

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glomerulonephritis

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Renal disease initiated by an immune response.
Streptococcal infection causes antigen-antibody complexes to build up in glomerulus, damaging it.
DECREASES GFR.

Increases permeability/leakage, so proteins are lost (proteinuria)

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kidney stones
Block flow of renal filtrate. Increase hydrostatic pressure of Bowman's Capsule. DECREASES GFR
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normal oncotic pressure of Bowman's capsule
0 because no proteins
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Filtration Coefficient depends on (2)
1) properties of glomerular membrane | 2) surface area
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how does the oncotic pressure of the glomerular capillary bed change from afferent to efferent arterioles?
Increase in oncotic pressure. | Water was filtered out, but protein was not (increases protein concentration)
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RBF vs RPF
RBF = renal BLOOD flow All blood flow, including hematocrit (volume of blood occupied by cells). Typical: 1250 mL/min RPF = renal PLASMA flow Excludes hematocrit Typical: 687 mL/min
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renal clearance
Corresponds to volume of plasma per unit time from which x has been COMPLETELY removed and excreted.
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GFR corresponds to the clearance of a compound with the following properties:
1) freely filtered (not bound to plasma proteins) 2) not absorbed or secreted 3) Not metabolized or produced by the kidney 4) does not alter GFR
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Inulin is used to calculate _________. | also: properties, why it is used
Inulin is used to calculate GFR. Small, fructose molecule. Not absorbed//secreted. Not made by body (have to inject it) **Not typically used to calculate GFR. Creatinine clearance is more typical bc don't need to infuse it
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PAH is used to calculate ____________. | also: properties
Clearance of PAH is used to calculate RENAL PLASMA FLOW. ``` Freely filtered. Efficiently secreted (not 100% --> must be corrected for by dividing by 0.9). Not reabsorbed. Small organic anion. Introduced by infusion. ```
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how are RBF and GFR regulated?
constriction/dilation of afferent/efferent arterioles
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upstream constriction: impact on RBF/GFR
Decrease GFR | Decrease RBF
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downstream constriction: impact on RBF/GFR
Increase GFR | Decrease RBF
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downstream dilation: impact on RBF/GFR
Decrease GFR. | Increase RBF.
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upstream dilation: impact on RBF/GFR
Increase GFR | Increase RBF
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vasoconstrictor effect on GFR/RPF
Ex: norepinephrine Constricts both afferent/efferent arterioles. Decreases both GFR and RBF. Effect: conserve fluid, increase BP
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vasodilator effect on GFR/RBF
Ex: nitric oxide Dilates both afferent/efferent arterioles. Increases both GFR and RBF. Effect: excrete water/salt, reduce BP
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kidneys filter ____L of fluid per day
180 L per day
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__% of filtered water, Na, Cl, and HCO3 are reabsorbed
99% of filtered water, Na, Cl, and HCO3 are reabsorbed | 100% of glucose
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reabsorption in proximal tubule | fraction, osmolarity, driving force
2/3 (67%) of Na and water are reabsorbed in PCT. Iso-osmotic: Na is reabsorbed, and water follows so net is same Driving force: (Na/K)-ATPase in basolateral membrane maintains a low cytoplasmic [Na]
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transporters present in PCT
(Na/K)-ATPase, basolateral: maintains low cytoplasmic [Na+] Na/H antiporter, apical: uses Na+ gradient to pump H+ out of cell into filtrate. Na+-coupled transporters, apical: use Na+ gradient to pump glucose/AAs out of filtrate Passive transporters, basolateral: glucose/AAs move passively back into blood
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diabetes mellitus
Failure to produce/respond to insulin leads to high blood sugar levels. Na+/glucose cotransporter becomes saturated, so excess glucose appears in the urine. High urine volume bc water follows solutes (glucose) --> polyuria
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reabsorption by thin parts loop of henle | percentages, driving force, permeability
25% of Na/Cl 23% of water. Driving force: high osmolarity of interstitial fluid of inner medulla Descending: IMPERMEABLE to water Ascending: permeable to water
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diuretics
Prevent uptake of solute --> water is not reabsorbed and stays in filtrate
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lumenal positive transepithelial potential
Drives paracellular uptake of cations. | Between cells, do not have to enter cell.
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transporters in thick ascending loop of henle
(Na/K/2Cl) co-transporter: Na flowing down gradient into cell drives Cl and K to enter too. Lumenal positive transepithelial potential: drives cations between cells into blood.
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transporters in distal tubule
IMPERMEABLE TO WATER. Na/Cl cotransporter: Na moving down gradient drives Cl into cell
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transporters in principal cells (CD)
Na+ channels: Na+ flows down gradient into cell. Aquaporins: water enters cell (exits filtrate, reabsorbed) -- controlled by ADH K+ channel: K+ flows down gradient out of cell into filtrate (secreted) -- controlled by aldosterone
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ADH
secreted in response to high PLASMA OSMOLARITY. Increases water reabsorption
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diabetes insipidus
Fail to make/secrete ADH, or principal cells fail to respond to ADH. Large volume of urine (up to 18L per day). Must drink tons of water to compensate.
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3 types of diuretics
furosamide: loop diuretic thiazide: targets distal tubule amiloride: inhibits Na channels in collecting duct
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Na+ excretion responds to ________
Na+ excretion responds to VOLUME
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water excretion responds primarily to __________
water excretion responds primarily to plasma osmolality
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sympathetic nerve activity | stimulated by, effect
STIMULATED BY: volume contraction EFFECT: Increased renin Decreased GFR Increased Na+ reabsorption in PCT
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renin/angiotensin | stimulated by, effect
STIMULATED BY: Increased sympathetic nerve activity. Decreased afferent arteriole pressure. Decreased GFR. EFFECT: Increase BP Increase Na reabsorption in PCT Increase secretion of aldosterone/ADH
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aldosterone | stimulated by, effect
STIMULATED BY: Increased angiotensin II. Increased [K+] in plasma EFFECT: Increased Na reabsorption in CD. Increased K secretion in CD
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ADH | stimulated by, effect
STIMULATED BY: Increased plasma osmolarity. Volume contraction. Angiotensin II. EFFECT: Increased water reabsorption in CD
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ANP - Atrial Natriuretic Peptide | stimulated by, effect
STIMULATED BY: volume expansion EFFECT: Increased GFR. Decreased renin/aldosterone/ADH. Decreased Na reabsorption in CD
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response to volume contraction
Increase sympathetic activity (^renin,
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K+ secretion by principal cells
Controlled by aldosterone (secreted in response to high [K+]). More K+ channels open on apical side, allowing K+ to flow out into filtrate. Increased activity of Na/K ATPase on basolateral side: more K+ pumped in = more K+ flowing out on apical side) Increased activity of Na+ channels on apical side: positive in balances the positive out
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Ca++ reabsorption by late distal tubule and CD
Apical Ca channels Basolateral Ca-ATPase Basolateral Na/Ca exchanger *only transcellular uptake in collecting duct are regulated
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Ca++ uptake by PT and thick ascending loop of henle
Apical Ca channels Basolateral Ca-ATPase Basolateral Na/Ca exchanger AND paracellular uptake of Ca (via luminal positive transepithelial potential)
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Hypocalcemia
Calcitriol secretion = Ca2+ reabsorption in gut and by late distal tubule/CD. Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) secretion = increased bone resorption and Ca2+ reabsorption by late distal tubule/collecting duct.
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Hypercalcemia
Calcitonin secretion = Bone formation (decreases [Ca2+] plasma).
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alpha intercalated cells of collecting duct contain...
1. ATP-driven proton pump (V-ATPase) in apical membrane - actively pumps protons from the cytoplasm of the cell into the renal fluid 2. Cl-/HCO3- exchanger in basolateral membrane - allows secretion of bicarbonate, preventing cytoplasm from becoming too alkaline during acid secretion
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endogenous anions secreted by proximal tubule
prostaglandins | uric acid
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anionic drugs secreted by proximal tubule
penicillin salicylate ibuprofin adefovir (anti-HIV)
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endogenous cations secreted by proximal tubule
epinephrine | norepinephrine
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cationic drugs secreted by proximal tubule
morphine amiloride verapamil vinblastine
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How are organic anions secreted via the proximal tubule?
basolateral: anion/alpha-ketoglutarate antiporter apical: anion/Cl– exchanger ^drives uptake of OA- from circulation.
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How are organic cations secreted via the proximal tubule?
basolateral: passive transporter brings organic cations in apical: 1. organic cation/proton antiporter 2. MDR (ABC ATPase) drives OC+ out actively
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Competition between different organic anions or cations for the same transporters in the proximal tubule can lead...
altered rates of drug clearance and drug toxicity
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Name an example of a positive benefit of drug competition in the proximal tubule...
competition between PAH and penicillin for secretion by proximal tubule --> increased half life of penicillin in circulation
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excretion rate
units: mg/ml calculated via ([x] in urine * urine flow rate)
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clearance
ml/min Cl= excretion rate (mg/ml) / [x] in plasma (mg/ml)

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