Renal Physiology Flashcards
Ammonium phosphate magnesium stone
Proteus mirabilis
Staghorn calculi
Renal circulation
Renal artery -> segmental artery -> interlobar artery -> arcuate artery -> interLOBULAR artery (otherwise known as Cortical Radiate/Radial Artery) -> afferent arteriole -> glomerular capillaries -> Efferent arteriole -> Peritubular Capillaries / Vasa Recta -> interLOBULAR vein -> arcuate vein -> RENAL VEIN
Only capillaries in the human body that leads to arteriole stand not venules
Glomerular Capillaries
Countercurrent exchange
Vasa Recta
Capacity of the urinary bladder
600 ml
Urge to urinate
150 ml (25%)
Reflex contraction
300 ml (50%)
Bladder muscle
Smooth muscle responsible for stretch activating Ca channel
Detrussor muscle
Internal urethral sphincter
Involuntary
External Urethral sphincter
Voluntary
Functional & Structural unit of Kidney
Nephron
Basic parts of the kidney from lateral to medial
Capsule Cortex Medulla Renal Papilla Renal Calyces (Minor & Major) Renal Pelvis
RBC size
6 - 8 macro meters
Visceral epithelium
Podocytes
Parietal epithelium
Bowman’s capsule
Albumin cannot be filtered
protein urea 3.5 g/day
Damage basement membrane
Nephrotic syndrome
75% of nephrons
Located at renal cortex (more vascular)
Short LH
Peritubular Capillaries
Cortical Nephrons
25% of nephrons
Located at corticomedullary junction
Long LH
Vasa Recta
Juxtamedullary Nephrons
Secretes Renin
Found at the walls of the Afferent Arterioles
JG cells / Glomerular cells of the Afferent Arterioles
Found in the walls of the Distal convoluted tubule
Monitor Na conc. In the DT
Macula Densa
Contains foot processes
Filtration slit
cells of Capillary endothelium
Podocytes
(+) micro villi
Workhorse of Nephron
Require ATP - requires O2
PCT
66% reabsorbed - Na, K, H2O
100% reabsorbed - glucose, AA
Secrete H
Prone to ischemia
PCT
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
PCT
S/E of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Metabolic Acidosis
Permeable: H20
Impermeable: solute so
Descending Limb of Loop of Henle
Permeable: solute so
Impermeable: H20
Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
Loop diuretic S/E
Hypokalemia
Alkalosis
Hypokalemia
Na K Cl cno transport
Absorb NaCl
Contributes to counter current of LH
Diluting Segment of Nephron
TAL
Permeable: Solutes
Impermeable: H20
Cortical Diluting Segment
Found in macula Densa
Early Distal Tubule (1st part)
Principal cells & Intercalated cells - stimulated by Aldosterone Hormone
Late Distal Tubule (2nd part)
Thiazides
Distal Tubule
S/E of Thiazides
Hypokalemia Alkalosis Hypercalcemia Hyperglycemia Hyperuricemia Hyperlinked is
ADH - Aquaporin type 2
Greater water reabsorption
Urine volume low
Urine conc. High
Collecting duct
Dec ADH - Dec Aquaporin
Urine volume - increase
Urine conc - decrease
Potassium sparing diuretics
Collecting duct
Aldosterone antagonist
Collecting duct
S/E of Potassium Sparing diuretics
Hypercalcemia
S/E of Aldosterone Antagonist
Ex. Spiranolactone
Gynecomastia
Movement from Glomerular Capillaries to Bowman’s Capsule
Glomerular Filtration
Movement from tubules to interstitium to Peritubular capillaries
Tubular Reabsorption
Movement from Peritubular Capillaries to Interstitium to Tubules
Tubular Secretion
Excretion = (amount filtered) - (amount reabsorbed) + (amount secreted)
Excretion
Cardiac function marker
Ejection Fraction
Renal blood flow
25% of cardiac output
Preferential constriction of efferent Arterioles
Angiotensin II
Estimated by PAH clearance
Renal Plasma Flow (RPF)
Fraction of renal plasma flow that is filtered
Filtration fraction
Afferent Arteriole: Dilate
Increase effect on GFR
Afferent Arteriole: Constrict
Decrease effect on GFR
Efferent Arteriole: Dilate
Decrease
Efferent Arteriole: Constrict moderately
Increase
Efferent Arteriole: Constrict Severely
Decrease
GC Hydrostatic pressure: increased
Increase
GC Oncotic Pressure: increased
decreased
BS Hydrostatic Pressure: Increased
Decrease
If: increased
Increase
Which of the following are actions of the hormone renin?
Converts angiotensin open to angiotensin I
Increased Renin due to sympathetic action from a gunshot wound to the abdomen will eventually lead to which of the following. Effects in the kidney?
Decreased renal plasma flow
Which of the following would cause an increase in both glomerular filtration rate and renal plasma flow?
Dilation of the Afferent arteriole
All of the following. Would cause a decrease in the GFR except
B. Constriction o the efferent arteriole (inc GFR)
Constriction of the Afferent arteriole
increased plasma protein content
Urethral obstruction with a stone
Vasodilator in all except in Renal
Adenosine
What are the causes of decreased Kf (filtration coefficient of GC)?
Renal disease
DM
HPN
What are the causes of decreased GC Hydrostatic Pressure?
Hypotension (decreased arterial pressure)
Ace-I (decreased efferent arteriole constriction)
Sympathetic Activity (increased Afferent arteriole constriction)
What are the hormones that will increase GFR?
EDRF PGE2 PGI2 Bradykinin Glucocorticoids ANP BNP
What hormone preserve GFR?
Angiotensin II (preferentially constricts efferent arteriole)
What do you call massive sympathetic stimulation that results in massive vasoconstriction of the kidneys?
CNS ischemic response
Percentage of solute reabsorbed is held constant
Buffers effects of drastic GFR changes on urine output
Glomerulotubular Balance
Macula Densa feedback
For autoregulation of GFR
Tubuloglomerular Feedback
Percentage of solute reabsorbed is held constant
Buffers effect of drastic GFR changes on urine output
Glomerulotubular balance
Workhorse of the nephrons
Proximal convoluted tubule
Where is the site where PAH is secreted in the kidneys?
PCT
Which is more hypertonic relative to the other - the fluid entering the PCT, or the fluid leaving the PCT?
None. (Isotonic reabsorption takes place)
Principal cells
Secrete K+
Intercalated cells
Secrete H
Impermeable to urea
Distal tubule
Site for regulation of final urine volume and concentration
Collecting Duct
secreted at atrium
ANP
Increased angiotensin II levels in the blood in response to blood loss from a motor vehicular accident will lead to which of the following physiology effects?
Increased Na-H exchange and HCO3 reabsorption in the kidneys (effect of Angiotensin II)
All of the following are actions of aldosterone on the principal cells of the late distal tubule and collecting duct except?
C. Renal H+ secretion - intercalated cells
Renal Na reabsorption
Renal K secretion
A 60 year old bussiness man is evaluated by his physician, who determines that his blood pressure is significantly elevated at 185/130 mmHg. Lab test reveal an increase in plasma renin activity, plasma aldosterone level, and left renal vein renin level. His right renal vein renin level is decreased. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s hypertension?
Left renal artery stenosis
What are the triggers for ADH secretion?
Increased plasma osmolarity - Normal 300 mOsm/L
Decreased BP
decreased blood volume
What are the effects of alcohol on ADH secretion?
Alcohol decreases ADH secretion
Which hormone secreted by DT and CD acts similar to ANP?
Urodilatin
Substance with the highest clearance
PAH
Substance with zero clearance
Glucose
AA
Substances whose clearance is used to estimate GFR
BUN
Crea
Substance whose clearance is used to estimate Renal Blood Flow and Renal Plasma Flow
PAH
Substances that do not appear in the urine have a clearance of
0 / zero
Substances filtered and partially reabsorbed have a clearance ___ than the GFR
Substances filtered and with net secretion have a clearance ___ than the GFR
>
Clearance of insulin is ___ to that of the GFR
=
Plays a crucial role in water reabsorption and thus, urine volume and concentration
Vasopressin or ADH
Increased angiotensin II levels in the blood in response to blood loss from a motor vehicular accident will lead to which of the following physiology effects?
Increased Na-H exchange and HCO3 reabsorption in the kidneys (effect of Angiotensin II)
All of the following are actions of aldosterone on the principal cells of the late distal tubule and collecting duct except?
C. Renal H+ secretion - intercalated cells
Renal Na reabsorption
Renal K secretion
A 60 year old bussiness man is evaluated by his physician, who determines that his blood pressure is significantly elevated at 185/130 mmHg. Lab test reveal an increase in plasma renin activity, plasma aldosterone level, and left renal vein renin level. His right renal vein renin level is decreased. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s hypertension?
Left renal artery stenosis
What are the triggers for ADH secretion?
Increased plasma osmolarity - Normal 300 mOsm/L
Decreased BP
decreased blood volume
What are the effects of alcohol on ADH secretion?
Alcohol decreases ADH secretion
Which hormone secreted by DT and CD acts similar to ANP?
Urodilatin
Substance with the highest clearance
PAH
Substance with zero clearance
Glucose
AA
Substances whose clearance is used to estimate GFR
BUN
Crea
Substance whose clearance is used to estimate Renal Blood Flow and Renal Plasma Flow
PAH
Substances that do not appear in the urine have a clearance of
0 / zero
Substances filtered and partially reabsorbed have a clearance ___ than the GFR
Substances filtered and with net secretion have a clearance ___ than the GFR
>
Clearance of insulin is ___ to that of the GFR
=
Plays a crucial role in water reabsorption and thus, urine volume and concentration
Vasopressin or ADH
Increased angiotensin II levels in the blood in response to blood loss from a motor vehicular accident will lead to which of the following physiology effects?
Increased Na-H exchange and HCO3 reabsorption in the kidneys (effect of Angiotensin II)
All of the following are actions of aldosterone on the principal cells of the late distal tubule and collecting duct except?
C. Renal H+ secretion - intercalated cells
Renal Na reabsorption
Renal K secretion
A 60 year old bussiness man is evaluated by his physician, who determines that his blood pressure is significantly elevated at 185/130 mmHg. Lab test reveal an increase in plasma renin activity, plasma aldosterone level, and left renal vein renin level. His right renal vein renin level is decreased. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s hypertension?
Left renal artery stenosis
What are the triggers for ADH secretion?
Increased plasma osmolarity - Normal 300 mOsm/L
Decreased BP
decreased blood volume
What are the effects of alcohol on ADH secretion?
Alcohol decreases ADH secretion
Which hormone secreted by DT and CD acts similar to ANP?
Urodilatin
Substance with the highest clearance
PAH
Substance with zero clearance
Glucose
AA
Substances whose clearance is used to estimate GFR
BUN
Crea
Substance whose clearance is used to estimate Renal Blood Flow and Renal Plasma Flow
PAH
Substances that do not appear in the urine have a clearance of
0 / zero
Substances filtered and partially reabsorbed have a clearance ___ than the GFR
Substances filtered and with net secretion have a clearance ___ than the GFR
>
Clearance of insulin is ___ to that of the GFR
=
Plays a crucial role in water reabsorption and thus, urine volume and concentration
Vasopressin or ADH
Increased angiotensin II levels in the blood in response to blood loss from a motor vehicular accident will lead to which of the following physiology effects?
Increased Na-H exchange and HCO3 reabsorption in the kidneys (effect of Angiotensin II)
All of the following are actions of aldosterone on the principal cells of the late distal tubule and collecting duct except?
C. Renal H+ secretion - intercalated cells
Renal Na reabsorption
Renal K secretion
A 60 year old bussiness man is evaluated by his physician, who determines that his blood pressure is significantly elevated at 185/130 mmHg. Lab test reveal an increase in plasma renin activity, plasma aldosterone level, and left renal vein renin level. His right renal vein renin level is decreased. What is the most likely cause of the patient’s hypertension?
Left renal artery stenosis
What are the triggers for ADH secretion?
Increased plasma osmolarity - Normal 300 mOsm/L
Decreased BP
decreased blood volume
What are the effects of alcohol on ADH secretion?
Alcohol decreases ADH secretion
Which hormone secreted by DT and CD acts similar to ANP?
Urodilatin
Substance with the highest clearance
PAH
Substance with zero clearance
Glucose
AA
Substances whose clearance is used to estimate GFR
BUN
Crea
Substance whose clearance is used to estimate Renal Blood Flow and Renal Plasma Flow
PAH
Substances that do not appear in the urine have a clearance of
0 / zero
Substances filtered and partially reabsorbed have a clearance ___ than the GFR
Substances filtered and with net secretion have a clearance ___ than the GFR
>
Clearance of insulin is ___ to that of the GFR
=
Plays a crucial role in water reabsorption and thus, urine volume and concentration
Vasopressin or ADH
Which of the following conditions can produce hypo olefin hyponatremia?
Diuretic therapy
All of the following are causes of euvolemic hyponatremia except?
A. SIADH
B. Hypothyroidism
C.Nephrotic syndrome
d. Adrenal insufficiency
C. Nephrotic syndrome
Causes of increased K secretion
High K diet Hyperaldosteronism Alkalosis Thiazide diuretics Loop diuretics Luminal anions
Causes of Decreased K Secretion
Low K diet
Hypoaldosteronism
Acidosis
K sparing diuretics
Regulation of calcium
Calcium reabsorption in the kidneys controlled by VITAMIN D and PTH and parallels that of sodium and water
Trio of Electrolytes
H, Ca, K
High H levels -> hyperCalcemia hyperKalemia
Regulation of phosphate
Reabsorption inhibited by PTH (adenylate cyclase & cAMP inhibition of the Na-PO4 cno transport)
Serve as urinary buffer for H+
Un absorbed PO4
Magnesium
HyperCalcemia causes hypomagnesemia
Hypocalcemia causes Hypermagnesemia
Final urine output and urine concentration is determined by
Collecting ducts
If ADH levels are high, what happens to water reabsorption at the collecting duct, urine volume & urine concentration
Water reabsorption: High (more aquaporins inserted)
Urine volume: Low (min:500 mL/day)
Urine concentration: High (max: 1200 mOsm/L)
If ADH levels are low, what happens to water reabsorption at the collecting duct, urine volume, urine concentration
Water reabsorption: Low ( less aquaporins inserted)
Urine volume: High (max: 20L/day)
Urine concentration: Low (Min 50 mOsm/L)
How do we concentrate urine?
Aside from ADH levels, the countercurrent current mechanism is also needed to concentrate urine.
Countercurrent mechanism provides the stimulus for water reabsorption (ADH provides the opportunity)
Countercurrent Multipliers
Loops of Henle
Creates the corticopapillary Osmotic Gradient in the renal interstitium
Countercurrent Exchangers
Vasa Recta
Maintains the corticopapillary osmotic gradient in the renal interstitium (prevents dissipation of gradient)
Why is the Loop of Henle able to act as a countercurrent multiplier?
- countercurrent flow (hairpin-loop shape)
- difference in permeability to water & electrolytes in the ascending & descending wall
- Na-K-2Cl pump in the TAL LH
- Slow flow in the LH
What is the end result due to the countercurrent mechanism?
Corticopapillary Osmotic Gradient: 300 mOsm as you enter the PCT, 1200 mOsm/L at the tip of the LH
Thirst center
Found in the anteroom trial wall of the 3rd ventricle & preoptic nuclei
Increase thirst
Inc osmolarity Dec blood volume Dec blood pressure Inc angiotensin Dryness of mouth
Decrease thirst
Dec osmolarity Inc blood volume Inc blood pressure Dec angiotensin II Gastric distinction
Micturation center
Pons
Due to conditions resulting in Decreased Ventilation (RR)
Respiratory Acidosis
Due to conditions resulting in Increased Ventilation (RR)
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Opiates, sedatives, a esthetics, GBS, Poliomyelitis, ALS, Multiple sclerosis, Airway obstruction, ARDS, COPD
Respiratory Alkalosis
Pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, high altitude, psychogenic, salicylate intoxication
Due to conditions resulting in excess acid or loss of base
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis
Ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, salicylate intoxication, methanol/ formaldehyde intoxication, ethylene glycol intoxication, diarrhea
HAGMA
Dec HCO3
Increased Organic Anions to maintain electroneutrality
HAGMA
-MUDPILES
Methanol Uremia DKA Par aldehyde, Propylene glycols Iron, isoniazid, idiopathic acidosis Lactic acidosis Ethylene glycol, ethanol Salicylate acid
NAGMA
- HARD-UP
Hyperalimentation Acetazolamide RTA Diarrhea Ureteroenteric fistula pacreaticoduodenal fistula
Due to conditions resulting in loss of acid or gain of base
Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Loop diuretics
Thiazides diuretics
Vomiting’hyperaldosteronis,
Ingestion of alkaline drugs (sodium bicarbonate)
All of the following causes of anion gap metabolic acidosis except? A. Renal tube acidosis B. Lactic acidosis C. DKA D. Methanol poisoning
RTA