Renal RQ Flashcards
1
Q
proteinuria
A
high levels of protein in the urine
2
Q
components of filtration barrier
A
glomerular capillaries, glomeular bm, epithelial cells of bowman’s capsule (podocytes)
3
Q
proximal tubule
A
isosmotic reabsorption of solutes and water
4
Q
VEGF
A
promotes formation of new blood vessels, ensures adequate blood supply to nephrons
5
Q
GAGs
A
negatively charged molecules in glomerular basement membrane
repels negatively charged molecules to prevent from filtering
