Respiratory Flashcards
what is the functional unit of the kidney
the nephron
deoxyhemoglobin
hemoglobin that is less that fully saturated with O2
what stops the filtration of very large anionic molecules (proteins) through the filtration barrier
expression of negatively charged glycoproteins on the endothelial cells
respiratory driving force equation
driving force = Patm - Palv
surface tension
the force acting at an air/water interface resulting from water having a greater attraction itself that air
which of the following is NOT a partial compensation for fluid loss
a. A retention of water from the kidney that can actually in some case cause a hypo-osmotic plasma (< 290 mOsm/kg H 2 O)
b. The increase in sympathetic nervous stimulation of the kidney acting on Beta receptors on the JG cells increase the release of rennin and thus angiotensin II
c. An increase in the permeability of the collecting duct to urea to facilitate the osmotic gradient in the interstitial fluid of the kidney
d. A massive vasoconstriction occurs that essentially block blood flow to the kidneys in order to shunt blood to more important organs such as heart and brain.
d, A massive vasoconstriction occurs that essentially block blood flow to the kidneys in order to shunt blood to more important organs such as heart and brain.
describe the process of ventilatory feedback from hypoventiliation
hypoventilation increases PCO2, decreases pH and PO2 (indirectly)
chemoreceptors detect change
stimulate CPG to increase ventilation
increased ventilation
what enzymes are responsible for the movement of Na and K out of the tubule in the ascending loop of henle
Na and K move with Na/K/2Cl symporter
Na alone is by Na/H antiporter
nearly all of what two substances is reabsorbed in the PCT
glucose and AA
what are the three main parts of inspiration and expiration
action on the chest wall
change in intrapleural pressure
change in alveoli
what diuretics work on the collecting duct
amiloride and triamterene
how many oxygen binding sites are present in hemoglobin
4
what is the action of hydrochlorothiazide that helps control blood pressure
decrease in intravascular fluid that will decrease the amount of preload to the heart to decrease stroke volume and cardiac out put
decreasing surface tension has what effect on collapsing pressure
it increases it
what forces control the production of ultrafiltration
starling forces
what would a creatinine plasma level of = 1.2 indicate
1.3-1.6
>/= 1.7
normal
borderline or increased creatinine due to muscle mass
renal disease
what are mesangial cells
smooth muscle cells that remove proteins and trapped residues from the basement membrane to keep the filter from getting clogged
what will stimulate the release of natriuretic peptide
what will the effect be on GFR and RBF
increase GFR, no effect on RBF
three main ways the pressure in the glomerular capsule (PGC) can be altered
changing the resistance in the afferent arteriole
changing the efferent arteriole resistance
changing the renal arteriole pressure
what is the typical GFR
how much of that volume is reabsorbed
125 mL/min
99%
how does PCO2 effect pH
increasing PCO2 will increase the amount of HCO3 in the blood and increase pH
decreasing PCO2 will increase the amount of H+ in blood, decreasing pH
where is the juxaglomerular apparatus found
what are three cells found there
between the distal tubule and the afferent arteriole
macula densa
extraglomerular messangial cells
renin/angiotensin producing cells
what is the action of intercalated cells and principle cells on K
principle cells uptake K from the BL via Na/K, then it is secreted through passive diffusion
Intercalated cells reabsorb K from the tubule via H+/K ATPase
solubility coefficient of O2 in water is inversely proportional to what
temperature
why is innervation of the kidney necessary
to regulate RBF, GFR, salt and H2O reabsorption
wha stimulus with stimulate the release of endothelian
what is the effect on GFR and RBF
how does it accomplish this
increased tensions in the vessel wall, angiotensin, decreased ECFV
decrease in both
constriction of the efferent and afferent arterioles
what are the starling forces
hydrostatic pressure in the artery
osmotic pressure in the artery
hydrostatic pressure in the tubule
osmotic pressure in the tubule
five specific functions of mesangial cells
provides structural support to the glomerular capillaries
secretes extracellular matrix
acts as a phagocyte
secretes prostaglandins and pro-inflammatory cytokines
influences GFR by regulating blood floow
descrive how PP CO2 changes throughout the body
alveolar PP CO2 40mmHg
maintains alveoli –> pulmonary veins –> systemic arteries
increases to around 46mmHg at the cells
maintains through systemic veins and pulmonary arteries
what makes up the pleural sac
the visceral and parietal pleural with the intrapleural space between
of the three nerves that control respiration (phrenic, external intercostal, internal intercostal) which one is active only during active expiration
the internal intercostal nerve
by what means of cellular transport are proteins reabsorbed
what happens to them once they are reabsorbed
endocytotis
they are digested and leave the cell via the basolateral membrane
what is the normal VT
what is a normal number of breaths/minute
based on this what is a normal tidal volume
500mL
12
6000mL/minute
what is the difference between lung volume and lung capacities
volume can not be broken into more parts
capacity is the sum of two volumes
minute volume VE defintion and equation
the amount of air that flows in and out of the ventilatory system in one minute
VE = VT x number of breaths
what are the four static lung capacities
inspiratory
vital
functional residual capacity
total lung capacty
inulin clearance is equal to what
GFR
what is the functional difference between the respiratory and conducting zones
the conducting zone is a passage for air, the respiratory zone is where gas exchange happens
what provides sympathetic innervation to the kidnets
the celiac plexus through the aorticorenal ganglia
what is the function of renalase
why is this important
degrade catecholamines and allow them to be removed from the kidney
it stops vasocontrictions from dopamine and NE
why is the osmotic pressure of the bowmans capusle typically a nonfactor in filtration
because there should be relatively little protein the space
what is the difference in ANP and BNP, aside from where they are produced
ANP has a higher affinity, BNP is longer lived
where temm-horsfall proteins are secreted
thick loop of henle
What happens at the chest wall during expiration
negative feedback from increased Palv decreases neural drive
inspiratory muscles relax
chest wall collapses
explain this formula
clearance ratio = Cx/Cinulin
the clearance ratio of substance x is equal to the clearance ratio over clearance of inulin
describe the indirect effects of increasing PO2
increased PO2 will cause Hb that is bound protons or CO2 at the tissues to release CO2 at the lungs (haldane)
carbaminohemoglobin formed at the tissues by the relative lack of oxygen will dissociate with increased PO2
both increase the Hb affinity for O2, which will increase O2 loading
content formula
content = capacity(percent saturation)
how can mesangial cells influence filtration
by changing the surface area for diffusion
normal tidal volume
500
what is the function of a podocytes
they wrap around capillaries and glomerular capsule to produce filtration slits that filter blood
four vasodilators of the kidney
prostaglandins
NO
bradykinin
natriuretic peptides
what happens at the alveoli during inspiration after the intrapleural space changes volume
increased volume of the alveoli
decreased Palv
increased driving force (Patm - Palv)
increased air flow into alveoli
increase Palv
what is the negative feedback mechanism that stops increased ventilation in reponse to hypoventilation
increased PCO2, decreased pH, increase PO2
hypoventilation will result in what
decreased pH, leading to respiratory acidosis
how are lung volumes measured
spirometry
where are the most of the proteins absorbed in the kidney
PCT
which of the following about aldosterone is NOT true
- *a**. High serum K+ levels increase the secretion of aldosterone by action on adrenal cells
- *b**. Low sodium in the tubular fluid increases indirectly stimulate aldosterone by the secretion of renin
- *c**. Aldosterone stimulates the secretion of hydrogen ion by intercalated cells in the collecting ducts
- *d**. None of the above, all are true about aldosterone.
d, all of the above are true
what effect will increased PCO2 and decreased PO2 have on pulmonary arteries
what will be the effect of the action at the arteries
increased smooth muscle contraction, causing vasoconstriction
increases vascular resistnace, decreasing perfusion
where are the rate-limiting enzymes in the process of organic cation secretion
on apical membrane (OC/H and MDR1)
four functions of ANP/BNP
decreased vascular resistance
decreased central venous pressure
increased natriuresis
decreased cardiac output
what effect will a right shift have on SO2 of hemoglobin
there will be a lower SO2 at the same PO2
what will cause a right shift on a O2 affinity curve
increased temp
decreased pH
increased PCO2
increased 2,3 - BPG
why would a failing kidney change the theraputic window of a drug
because unless the kidneys can excrete the drug it can stay in the blood and increase the amount circulating
explain this equation
Q = deltaP/R
renal blood flow equals the mean arterial-venous pressure to the organ divided by the resistance through the organ
how can VA be increased/decreased without changing minute ventilation
taking few, deeper breaths will allow for high alveolar ventiliation than many shallow breaths
what is the direct effect of increased PCO2
increased CO2 loading
two ways to alter afferent arteriole resistance with their effects
decreased resistance through dilation: increase PGC and GFR
increased resistance through constriction: decreased PGC and GFR
what will the effect of sympathetic innervation be on renin producing cells
what are two consequences of that
increases renin secretion
increase in systemic BP
increase in K secretion in urine
what effect will a left shift have on SO2
there will be higher SO2 at the same PO2
what is the effect of theraputic doses of glucocorticoids have on GFR and RBF
increases both
what is the function of NO in the capillaries
what about endothelian 1
NO is a vasodilator
endothelian is a vasoconstrictor
what is the main symporter found at the BL membrane in the first half of the PCT
why is it important
Na/K
it maintains the Na gradient
what is absorbed in the intial distal loop of henle
what is this strucutre impermable to
Na, Cl, and Ca
impermeable to H2O
four important factors in determining GFR
Starling forces
permability of the glomerular capilary
surface area of the capilaries
plasma flow rate
what percent of CO2 is bound to plasma
Hb
HCO3
5%
5%
90%
what surrounds the nephron
peritubular capillaries
what structure is effected by mygoenic and tubuloglomerular feed back
the radius of the afferent tubules
what is the effect of stimulation on central and peripheral chemoreceptors
increasing ventilation due to increased PCO2 or decreased PO2
describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback in repsonse to high GFR
NaCl increase is detected by the macula densa
macula releases ATP and adenosine
signaling to the afferent arterioles to constrict
constriction decreases GFR
T/F VA and blood flow to the pulmonary capilliaries (Q) a inversely correlated
false, Q is directly related to VA
what is the action of the surface tension of pure water on alveoli
what does the body do to combat this
it has an inward force that will collapse alveoli
produces surfactant to decrease surface tension
what does EPO do
increases red blood cell production
how does the sympathetic innervation of tubular cells create “natures little IV”
this is important in what speficic disese process
by increasing NaCl absorption
shock
how is clearance corrected for body size
clearnance * 1.73m2/body surface area in m2
what is the driving force behind the absorption of water in the descending loop of henle
the gradient created by absorption of NaCl in the ascending loop
Where is most of the glucose absorbed
PCT
what happens to the osmolality of the tubular fluid as it moves towards the macula densa
what morphological feature allow for this to happen
it decreases and NaCl is actively pumped out
the loop of henle gets thicker to accomodate more mitochondria to fuel Na/K pumps
what diuretic would mimic liddle syndrome
what would the pathologcial effects be
amiloride (inhibits ENaC)
metabolic acidosis
two ways altering renal arteriolar pressure will change PGC
increased BP leads to a transient increase in PGC and GFR
decreased BP leads to transient decrase in PGC and GFR
what is the effect of histamine on RBF
increase RBF through decreasing resistance in the afferent and efferent arterioles
what do peripheral chemoreceptors repsond to
central?
peripheral: direct and indirectly to changes in PCO2
Central: only indirect response to changes in PCO2
male and female Hb concentration ranges
males 130-160 g/L
femailes 120-150 g/L
which of the following are potential sites for K+ secretion in the nephron
a. Proximal tubule
b. Ascending loop of Henle
c. Distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct
d. Proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubule
c. Distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct
ELIF carbamino effect
carbaminehemoglobin is formed with Hb and CO2 in low PO2 conditions. It will hold on to CO2 as long as the PCO2 is high (such as around cells) and release it in areas of low PCO2 (such as in the alveoli)
capacity vs content
capacity is the amount that something can hold
content is the actualy amount something is holding
what happens during hypoventilation
what is the result
the amount of CO2 produced exceed the amount blown off
arterial PCO2 increases (hypercapnia)
what are the primary respiratory muscles
diaphragm
internal and external intercostals
what is measured by dyanmic lung volumes
rate of air flow
what pump on the basolateral membrane is the primary actor for reabsorption in the PCT
Na K pump
why do intercalated cells have a lot fo mitochrondria
the need lots of ATP the run the H+ ATPase that they use to fuel cell transport and regulate acid-base balance
what is the Pip found at FCR
what is the force created
-4 relative to atm (756 mmHg)
inward forces from the chest wall and lung
what is the boht effect in relation to O2 unloading with increased PCO2
increasing PCO2 will increase the amount of H+ and decrease pH
decreasing pH decreases Hb O2 affinity
increases O2 offloading
what would albumin in the urine indicate
high pressure, kidney failure
lung compliance is inversely related to what
what is the significance
elasticity
as the lung loses compliance the inward elastic force also increases
solubility coefficient formula
C = kP
C molar concentration of gas
k henrys law constatnt at specific temp
P partial pressure of gas
what is the function of vagus nerve fibers in the kidney
unknown, possibly afferent fibers
how does VA effect Alveolar PO2 and PCO2
what about RER
increased VA will bring more oxygen into the alveoli
RER will determine how much oxygen is taken up and how much CO2 is produced
given the Hb concentration, arterial and venous O2 saturation, and O2 consumption how would you determine…
cardiac output
ficks principle
VO2 = CO(SO2Arterial - SO2Venous)
FEV1.0/FVC x 100
indirect measure of the rate of air flow through the ventilitory system
why does transpulmonary pressure increase when the chest wall expands
what is the result
the intrapleural space increases in volume, decreasing the PIP and increasing the outward force on the lungs
the visceral pleural will pull on the alveoli
where are the renin/angiotensin cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus
what is their function
near the afferent tubule
secretion of hormones into the blood based on renal blood pressure
what does it mean to say the VRG causes nerve stimulation to respiratory muscles to “ramp up”
as inspiration continues the frequency of nerve impulses increases
when measure static lung volume what is not taken into account
the time it takes to move air in or out
internal respiration
what is the byproduct
use of O2 in mitchondria to generate ATP
CO2
what enzymes are responsible for pumping Na out of the blood in the ascending loop of henle
what about Cl
Na/K pump
Cl/K symporter
patient presents with chronic kidney disease. What lab value would indicate the greatest absolute decrease in GFR?
a rise in plasma creatinine levels from 1mg/dl to 2mg/dl
four lung volumes
Tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
what will the effect increased PO2 have on the bronchioles
pulmonary arterioles
weak constriction of the bronchioles
dialation of the arteries
what enzymes are repsonsible for moving OAs into tubular cells from blood
what enzymes are responsible for moving OAs into tubular fluid
what is the common factor in each
OAT1, 2, 3
MRP2 and OAT4
OAT enzymes are ketogluterate antiporters
what is the primary function of intercalated cells
two types of intercalated cells and their function
regulation of acid base balance
alpha (reabsorbs HCO3 in acidosis)
beta (reabsobs H+ in alkalosis)
what is the effect of the haldane effect and carbamino effect on O2 unloading with decreased PO2
both will decrease Hb affinity for O2
two types of ventilation as they relate to neural control
quiet and active ventilation
what effect will increased PCO2 and decreased PO2 have on bronchioles
what effect will the action of the bronchioles have
decreased smooth muscle activity, leading to brochodilation
decreased resistance and increased ventiliation
T/F the descending limb of henle is impermable to water
false, the ascending limb is impermeable
Haldane effect
because deoxygenated Hb has a higher affinty for CO2 than oxygenated Hb, it will accept more CO2 and allow for CO2 to be transported from the cells to the lungs, where the CO2 will be released as Hb becomes oxygenated
what is the function of the DRG during quiet and active expiration
inhibition of inspiratory neurons
what is the function of phosphate that is filtered and remains in urine
buffering pH
how does BNP/ANP increase GRF
dilation of the afferent arterioles
constriction of the efferent arterioles
increase in glomerular hydrostatic prssure
why is PIP usually negative
because the elastic recoil of the chest wall and the lungs pull the viseceral and parietal pleura in different directions, increasing volume and decreasing pressure
what does the bohr effect mean in practical terms
at the cells there is a higher concentration of CO2
high CO2 produces more carbonic acid
more acid means lower pH
lower pH forces O2 to dissassociate from Hb
allows for offloading O2 at cells
PAH clearance is equal to what
RPF
how would RER changed if metabolism was primarily anaerobic?
aerobic?
anaerobic = glycolysis = increased RER
aerobic = fatty acid oxidation = decreased RER
define clearance of a solute
the virtual volume of blood plasma volume per unit of time inflow needed to supply the amount of solute that appears in the renal veins or in the urine
what types of waste products are excreted by the kidneys
urea
uric acid
creatinine
metabolites of hormones (vitamins)
bilirubin
normal FRC
2200
explain this forula
PUF = PGC - (PBS + πGC)
the pressure of ultra filtrate is equal to the hydrostatic pressure of the glomerular capilaries minus the sum of the pressure in bowmans space and the osmotic pressure of the glomerular capillary
what GFR value would be considered kidney failure
kidney disease
normal
0-15 ml/min
15-60
60-120
why is the amount of O2 dissolved in plasma largely ignored
because it is very small compared to the amount bound to hemoglobin
what would increased levels or atrial and brain natruiretic peptide be indicative of
congestive heart failure
what type of hemoglobin has oxygen bound at almost all binding sites
oxyhemoglobin
what is the gold standard substance to determine GFR
is it commonly used in clinic? why?
inulin
because it has to be IV injected
mechanics of ventilation formula
movement = Driving force/resistance
what are the bones of the chest cavity
rib cage, sternum, thoracic vertebrae
why is there a brush boarder in nephron cels
to increase surface area and allow for more Na/K pumps
when proteins are allowed to pass through holes in capillaries, what stops them from passing through the basement membrane
the fact that fenistrations in the basement membrane are too small to allow them to pass (25-65 nm)
where does most of the action happen in the kidney
in the PCT
what substances are absorbed in the distal tubule and collecting duct
NaCl (8%)
variable amounts of H, K, and H2O inreaction to dehydration, alkalosis, or acidosis
is Palv normally positive or negative?
what is the PIP in comparison
what does this do to PTP
alveolar pressure is positive
intraplural pressure is less that Palv
that means that at baseline PTP will be positive
what is is the effect of renal artery stenosis due to atherosclerosis on renal function and blood pressure
- An increase in blood pressure due to stimulation of the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system which in turn will initially cause a transient increase in GFR
- reabsorption of sodium and water resulting in an increase in preload that can increase BP
- After the initial period, a further increased constriction of the afferent andefferent arterioles ensues which results in the retention of fluid and an increase blood pressure
- all of the above results from renal artery stenosis
4, all of the above
what mediates H2O absorption in the later DCT
the effect of ADH on APQ2 on the apical and APQ3 and 4 on the BL membrane
what are the gradients that are at work in CO2/O2 loading
what about off loading
alveoli –> plasma
plasma –> RBCs
RBCs –> Hb
it is the same, CO2/O2 will desaturate in plasma first
how would the lung react to decreased blood pH?
how would the kidneys
increasing respirations to blow off CO2
decreasing secretion of HCO3
what is the carbamino effect as it related to decreased PO2 and Hb affinity
deoxygenated Hb will form carbaminohemoglobin, which has a low affinity for oxygen but doesn;t hold on to CO2 well
describe the bohr effect (reddit)
in areas of high PCO2, increased H+ will make it more likely for Hb to release O2
in areas of low PCO2, decreased H+ will make it more likely for Hb to pick up O2
what is the effect of PCO2 on smooth muscle during venitliation
stimulates smooth muscle to dilate or constrict brochial diamter
functional reserve capacty equation and defintion
the amount of air remaining in the lungs after normal expiration
FRC = ERV + RV
what are the two effects of dopamine in the kidney
naturesis
vasodilation
what are the SNS hormones that will vasoconstrict
what wll reverse their effect
Epi and NE
renalase
what is the direct effect of increased PO2 on Hb loading
direct: increased O2 loading due to increased PO2
T/F there are no cellular elements and very little protein typically found in ultrafiltrate
true
what much O2 can be bound to 1g of Hb when saturated
1.34 mL O2
wjhat is the function of angiotensinogen
regulated BP and Na/K balance
what happens during hyperventillation
what is the result
ventilation exceeds cellular PCO2
arterial PCO2 drops (hypocapnia)
what stops the process of expiration
negative feed back from decreased Palv
what would glucose in the urine indicate
hyperglycemia, failure of glucose reabsorption
external respiration
exchange of O2 and Co2 between the atmopshere and the body
what is the direct effect of decreased PCO2 on Hb O2 loading
decreased PCO2 will cause more CO2 to be offloaded to allow for more O2 binding
what stimulus will cause the secretion of ANP and BNP
stretch in the atria
name three structures that are not normally allowed through the filtration barrier of the nephron
RBCs
WBCs
platelets
expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
the amount of air greater than tidal volume that is expelled during forceful expriation
what does the SNS respond to produce vasoconstriction of the kidney
what is the effect on GFR and RBF
decreased extracellular fluid volume
both will decrease
what is normal resting renal blood flow
what is that in percent of cardiac output
1.2L/min
around 20-25%
What are the generalized functions of the kidney
excretion of waste
regulation of fluid volume and content
balance electrolytes
react to changes in pH along with resp
Produce and secrete hormones
what type of cellular transport is used for NaCl reabsorption in the ascending loop
what happens to NaCl in the tubule as it approaches the macula densa
passive transport
it diffuses out of the tubule into the interstitium