W1: Physiology of Kidney and Urinary Tract Flashcards
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Understand the basic structure and function of nephron
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2
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Discuss the physiological functions of the kidney in urine formation, vitamin D metabolism,erythrocyte production and blood pressure regulation.
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3
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Urine Formation:
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regulated by renal autoreg, neural reg (sympathetic stimulation by baroreceptor- VC conserves blood vol), hormonal reg: AHG, AII, NO (VD), PG E2 (VD)
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Review the mode of actions of diuretics: They act by diminishing sodium reabsorption at different sites in the nephron, thereby increasing urinary sodium and water losses.
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