S7 CKD and GN Flashcards
1
Q
key hormones involved in regulation of plasma Ca
their role?
A
PTH
calcitriol (active form Vit D)
> both raise Ca!
2
Q
responsible for short term regulation of Ca
A
PTH
3
Q
responsible for long term regulation of Ca
A
calcitriol
4
Q
when PTH is released what happens to phosphate
A
less phosphate reabsorption in PCT
5
Q
PCT release results in?
A
- less phosphate reabsorption in PCT
- inc Ca reabsorption
- inc bone resorption
- inc vit D activation
6
Q
which is found more medially
renal medulla or cortex
A
renal cortex on outside
7
Q
what does renal medulla contain
A
inner part of kidney
consists of the collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta and the interstitium.
8
Q
what does renal cortex contain
A
its the outer part of kidney
glomerulus and convoluted tubules.
