Renal Physio Flashcards
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Wt of kidney
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150g
1
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Location of kidney
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T12-L3
2
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Aka “glomerular cells of the afferent arterioles”
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JG cells
3
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JG cells are found where
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Afferent arterioles
4
Q
Location of macula densa
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Distal tubule
5
Q
Workhorse of the tubular system
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PCT
6
Q
Substances that are filtered only
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Inulin, creatinine
7
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Substances that are completely reabsorbed
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Glucose, amino acids
8
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Substances that are filtered then secreted
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PAH, organic acida and bases
9
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Normal GFR
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125ml/min or 180L/day
10
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GFR/RPF
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Filtration fraction
11
Q
Hormone that preserves GFR
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Angiotensin II
12
Q
Local autoregulation occurs at BP of
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75-160mmHg
13
Q
Constant sodium load delivered to distal tubule
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Tubuloglomerular feedback
14
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Vasoconstricts afferent arteriole
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Adenosine