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Phys. Exam 4 Control of Body Fluid Osm and volume
Body fluid
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Anatomy
Graduate
11/18/2010

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Term
Infants have ___ body fat, __ bone mass, and are ___% or more water.
Definition
- low
- low
- 73%
Term
Total water content __ throughout life.
Definition
- declines
Term
Healthy males are __% water. Healthy females are __% water.
Definition
- 60
- 50
Term
The differnce in water content between females and males reflects:
Definition
- females higher body fat amounts and smaller amount of skeletal muscle
Term
In old age, about __% of body is water.
Definition
45
Term
Most body fluid is ____.
Definition
intracellular
Term
___ of body fluid is intracellular, __ is extracellular.
Definition
2/3
1/3
Term
Extracellular fluid can be divided into ___, which is inside vessels, and ___ ___, which is outside vessels.
Definition
- plasma
- interstitial fluid
Term
About ___% of extracellular fluid is plasma, while __% is interstitial fluid.
Definition
- 20-25%
- 70-75%
Term
total body water (TBW) can be calculated by:
Definition
TBW= 0.6 x body weight

usually 42 Liters
Term
Usually have __L of total body water. __L in extracellular space, and __ L in intracellular space. Of the __L in the extracellular space, __ L are in the interstitial space and ___L are in the plasma.
Definition
- 42 L
- 14L
- 28L
- 14L
- 10.5 L
- 3.5 L
Term
Extracellular fluids are similar composition, except plasma has a higher ___ concentration. But all extracellular fluid has ___ as the chief cation and ___ as the major anion.
Definition
protein
sodium
chloride
Term
Intracellular fluids have __ sodium and chloride and ___ is the main cation, while ___ is the main anion.
Definition
- low sodium and chloride
- potassium
- phosphate
Term
Water movement between each compartment is regulated by ___ and ___ pressures. Osmolarities of all body fluids are ___. Changes in solute concentrations are quickly followed by osmotic changes.
Definition
- osmotic and hydrostatic
- equal
Term
Electrolytes move ___ between the ___ and ___ ___, but ___ between the ___ and ____ fluids.
Definition
- freely between the blood and interstitial
- selectively between the interstitial and intracellular
Term
Proteins and blood cells are retained within ___ ___.
Definition
blood vessels
Term
To remain properly hydrated water intake must equal water output. Sources of water intake include:
Definition
- ingested fluid (60%)
- solid food (30%)
- metabolic water or water or oxidation (10%)
Term
Water output sources:
Definition
- urine 60%
- feces 4%
- insensible loss 28%
- sweat 8%
Term
The hypothalamic thirst center is stimulated by:
Definition
- a decline in plasma volume of 10-15%
- increases in plasma osmolarity of 1-2%
- via baroreceptor input , angiotension II, and other input
Term
Thirst is quenched as soon as we begin to drink water. Feedback centers that inhibit the thirst centers include:
Definition
- moistening of the mucosa of the mouth and throat
- activation of stomach and intestinal stretch rececptors
Term
Go through the thirst mechanism caused by increased plasma osmolarity:
Definition
- increased plasma osmolarity> decreased saliva and osmoreceptors in hypothalamus detect the increased osmolarity> dry mouth> activation of hypothalamic thirst center> sensation of thirst> drink
Term
Go through thirst mechanism caused by decreased plasma volume:
Definition
- decreased plasma volume> decreased blood pressure> JG cells in kidney> renin-angiotension mechanism> increased angiotension II> hypothalamic thirst center> sensation of thirst> drink
Term
What three factors directly act on the hypothalamic thirst center?
Definition
- dry mouth
- osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus that detect increased osmolarity
- increased angiotension II
Term
What has negative feedback on sensation of thirst?
Definition
- water moistening mouth and throat and stretching stomach and intestine
- decreased plasma osmolarity
Term
Renal mechanism for dilution and concentration of the urine:
Definition
Kidney can excrete hyposmotic (as low as 50 mOsm) or hyperosmotic (as high as 1200 mOsm) urine based on the body conditions
Term
Urine dilution and concentration occurs by the ___ ____.
Definition
countercurrent mechanism
Term
Two prerequisits for the countercurrent mechanism to work to dilute or concentrate urien:
Definition
1. Hyperosmolarity in renal medulla
2. Water permeability of collecting duct is regulated by ADH
Term
The ___ ____ creates the osmotic gradient needed for dilution/concentration of urine.
Definition
renal medulla
Term
Why is the renal medulla hyperosmotic?
Definition
Countercurrent mechanism:
- Interaction between the flow of filtrate through the loop of Henle (countercurrent multiplier)and the flow of blood through through the vasa recta blood vessels (countercurrent exchanger)
- the solute concentration in the loop of Henle ranges from 300mOsm to 1200 mOsm
- dissipation of medullary osmotic gradient is prevented b/c the blood in the vasa recta equilibrates with intersitial fluid
Term
With the countercurrent mechanism the interaction between the flow of filtrate through the ___ __ ___, aka as the ___ ___, and the flow of blood through the __ ___ ___ ___, aka the __ ___.
Definition
- loop of Henle, aka countercurrent multiplier
- vasa recta blood vessles, aka countercurrent exchanger
Term
The solute concentration in the loop of Henle ranges from ___ to ____.
Definition
300 to 1200 mOsm
Term
Dissipation of the medullary osmotic gradient is prevented b/c the blood in the ___ ____ ___ with the ___ fluid.
Definition
- vasa recta
- equillibrates
- interstitial fluid
Term
The descending loop of Henle is impermeable to ___ but permeable to ___.
Definition
- impermeable to solutes
- permeable to water
Term
The ascending loop of Henle is impermeable to ___, but permeable to ___.
Definition
- impermeable to water
- permeable to solutes
Term
Collecting ducts in the __ ___ regions are permeable to ____.
Definition
- deep medullary region
- permeable to urea
Term
As you go down the descending loop of Henle, ___ is being reabsorbed, so that by the bend in the loop, the filtrate is its most ____. So as you go down descending loop, filtrate becomes more and more ____.
Definition
- water
- concentrated
- concentrated
Term
In the ascending loop of Henle, the fitrate is becoming ___ ____ as ___ are reabsorbed.
Definition
- less concentrated
- solutes
Term
The concentration stays about the same in the distal tubule, but in the collecting duct, it becomes ___ ____ again as ___ is reabsorbed.
Definition
- more concentrated
- water
Term
The first part of the descending loop of henle is in the ____, while second part is in the ____ ____ .and the bending point is in the ___ ___.
Definition
- cortex
- outer medulla
- inner medulla
Term
The vasa recta is a ___ ___ that maintains ___ ___ and delivers ___ to cells in the area.
Definition
- countercurrent exchanger
- osmotic gradient
- blood
Term
Formation of dilute urine will happen as long as ____ ____ is NOT being secreted.
Definition
- antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Term
With formation of dilute urine, the collecting ducts remain ___ to water, so no further water reabsorption occurs.
Definition
- impermeable
Term
With the formation of dilute urine, sodium and selected ions can be removed by ___ and ___ processes.
Definition
passive
active
Term
Urine osmolarity can be as low ___ mOsm, 1/6th that of plasma.
Definition
50
Term
So with dilute urine, think more water in urine, less solutes, so no ADH, no water reabsorption in collecting duct.
Definition
Term
To form concentrated urine (think less water in urine), ___ ____ inhibits diuresis. In the presence of this substance __% of water is reabsorbed.
Definition
- antidiurectic hormone
- 99%
Term
Whether kidneys excrete a concentrated or dilute urine, is based on the level of ___ in the plasma. Low ADH levels produce ____ urine and ____ volume of body fluids. High ADH levels produce ___ urine.
Definition
- ADH
- dilute
- reduced
- concentrated
Term
Explain the mechanism and consequences of ADH release:
Definition
- increased osmolarity and increased sodium concentration in plasma> osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus> in the mean time,decreased plasma volume and 10-15% drop in blood pressure inhibits baroreceptors in atrium and large vessels> so the stimulated osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus and the inhibited baroreceptors in the atrium and large vessels stimulate the posterior pituitary gland> ADH> collecting ducts of kidneys> increased water reabsorption> decreased osmolarity, increased plasma volume, and decreased urination
Term
Draw out slides 14 and 28 from this lecture.
Definition
Term
Sodium holds an essential role in fluid and electrolyte balance. Sodium salts account for ___-___% of all solutes in the ___. Sodium also contributes __mOsm of the total 300 mOsm ECF solute concentration.
Definition
- 90-95%
- 280 mOsm
Term
___ is the single most abundant cation in the ECF.
Definition
Sodium
Term
___ is the only cation exerting signifanct ___ ___.
Definition
- sodium
- osmotic pressure
Term
__% of sodium is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule, while __% is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle.
Definition
67%
25%
Term
When ___ levels are high, all remaining sodium is ___ absorbed in the ___ ___ and __ __.
Definition
- aldosterone
- actively
- distal tubule
- collecting duct
Term
Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule and loop of Henle is ____.
Definition
constant
Term
Sodium handling in the proximal tubule and and loop of Henle are maintained by the _____ balance mechanism.
Definition
glomerulotubular
Term
Reabsorption of the remaining portion of the filtered load of sodium by the ___ __ and ___ ____ is regulated by ___.
Definition
- distal tubule
- collecting duct
- aldosterone
Term
what is the final adjustment in urine formation?
Definition
- Aldosterones affect on reabsorbing remaining filtered load of sodium
Term
The ___ ____ ____ triggers the release of aldosterone. This is regulated by the ___ ____ which releases ___ in response to what three stimuli?
Definition
- renin-angiotensin mechanism
- juxtaglomerular apparatus
- renin
- sympathetic nervous system stimulation
- decreased filtrate osmolarity
- decreased stretch due to decreased blood pressure
Term
Renin's actions:
Definition
- catalyzes the production of Angiotensin II, which prompts aldosterone release
Term
decreased filtrate osmolality, decreased stretch due to decreased blood pressure, sympathetic stimulation> juxtaglomerular apparatus to make renin> Angiotensin II> Aldosterone> distal tubule and collecting duct absorb remaining sodium
Definition
Term
outline path of the Renin-Angiotensin Aldosterone System:
Definition
liver makes angiotensinogen> kindey makes renin which converts angiotensinogen to angtiotensin I> ACE from the lungs converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II> angiotensin II acts on the brain causing release of ADH, and acts on the adrenal glands to cause release of aldosterone, and acts on the kidney itself> decreased sodium excretion and decreased water excretion
Term
___ ___ cells are directly stimulated to release aldosterone in reponse to elevated ___ levles in the ___.
Definition
- Adrenal cortical
- K+
- ECF
Term
Aldosterone bring on its effects of diminished ___ ___ and increased ___ ___ ___.
Definition
- diminished urine output
- increased blood volume
- slowly
Term
draw out slide 37 from this lecture
Definition
Term
Explain in words the regultion of sodium balance via aldosterone.
Definition
decreased sodium or increased potassium in blood and the renin-angiotensin pathway> (stimulate)> adrenal cortex to release> Aldosterone> kidney tubule> increased sodium reabsorption and increased potassium secretion> restores homeostasis plasma levels of sodium and potassium which have a negative feedback on the adrenal cortex
Term
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) reduce ___ ___ and ___ ___ by inhibiting events that promote ___ and inhibiting ___ reabsorption and water retention.
Definition
- blood pressure and blood volume
- vasoconstriction
- sodium
Term
ANP is released from the ___, while BNP is released from the ___. Both are released in response to ___ from ___ ___ __.
Definition
- atria
- ventricles
- stretch
- elevated blood pressure
Term
ANP and BNP have potent ___ and ___ effects. They promote excretion of ___ and ___. They inhibit ___ __ production.
Definition
- diuretic and natriuretic
- sodium and water
- Angiotensin II
Term
Look at and draw slide 39 from this lecture.
Definition
Term
go through pathway of ANP:
Definition
- increased stretch of heart due to increased blood pressure> ANP is released> JG apparatus, hypothalamus and pituitary gland, and adrenal cortex> JG apparatus decreases renin production which leads to increased sodium and water reabsorption and also decreases ang II, resulting in vasodilation> hypothalamus and posterior pituitary decrease ADH released which inhibits collecting duct leading to increased water and sodium excretion> adrenal cortex decreases aldosterone release which inhibits the kidneys leading to increased sodium and water excretion> ultimately decreased blood volume leads to decreased pressure which has negative feed back on the release of ANP and BNP
Term
Explain control of sodium excretion with decreased blood volume:
Definition
- decreased volume> decrease ANP and BNP from heart, increases ADH from brain, increases sympathetic activity which increases renin, increases renin also just from decreased volume> increased angiotensin II and aldosterone> decreased sodium and water reabsorption
Term
draw out slide 41 from this lecture
Definition
Term
With Central Diabetes Insipidus there is an ___ release of ___ from the posterior pituitary, so it presents with ____.
Definition
- inadequate
- ADH
- polyuria
Term
With Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus the ___ ___ do not respond to ADH so you see ___ due to defects in the AQP2 and ADH V2 receptors.
Definition
- collecting ducts
- polyuria
Term
With Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH Secretion (SIADH), there are ___ levels of ADH and ___ ___, so the patient is ____.
Definition
- high
- water retention
- hyposmotic
Term
With Nephrogenic Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis the ____ receptor is ____ activated and you see ___ ___. However the plasma level of ADH is ___.
Definition
- ADH V2
- constituitively
- water retention
- low
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