Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Renal Set
Key Points
158
Physiology
Graduate
03/07/2013

Additional Physiology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
TBW makeup
Definition
TBW is 60% body weight
40% body weight is ICF, 20% is ECF
25% of ECF is blood plasma, 75% is interstitium
45% of blood plasma is RBC's, 55% is plasma
Term
Calculation of plasma volume
Definition
V = amt/conc
Known amt of labeled albumin is injected into blood and concentration is measured. V can then be calculated
Term
Calculation of blood volume
Definition
Vplasma (previously calculated) can be multiplied by (1-Hct) to get blood volume
Term
Measurement of ECF volume
Definition
Measured with substances that cross capillaries but not cell membranes (inulin)
Term
Measurement of interstitial fluid volume
Definition
V_ECF - V_plasma
Calculated with inulin and albumin/Hct, respectively
Term
Measurement of ICF volume
Definition
TBW - ECF
Term
Measurement of TBW
Definition
Labeled H2O
Term
Isotonic volume expansion
Cause, effect on D-Y diagram
Definition
Caused by NaCl infusion
Extends ECF volume without affecting osmlarity (same height, but wider)
Term
Hypertonic volume depletion
Cause, effect on D-Y diagram
Definition
Sweating
Shrinks both ECF and ICF. Raises osmolarity (taller and thinner)
Term
Go through hypertonic volume depletion and water volume expansion examples
Definition
do it
Term
Water volume expansion
Cause, effect on D-Y diagram
Definition
Drinking water
Widens both ECF and ICF, and shortens osmolarity (short and wide)
Term
Sweating then replenishing with water
Effect on D-Y diagram
Definition
Same total volume (width), but bigger ICF portion and lower Osm (height)
Term
Disorders:
Isosmotic volume depletion and expansion
Definition
Depletion: Hemorrhage, plasma loss through burns
Expansion: Edema, renal Na retention
Term
Disorders:
Hypotonic volume depletion and expansion
Definition
Deplation: Renal loss of NaCl (lack of aldosterone)
Expansion: Excess H2O ingestion, too much ADH
Term
Disorders:
Hypertonic volume depletion and expansion
Definition
Depletion: Sweating, diabetes, alcohol
Expansion: Intake of hypertonic fluids
Term
Clearance equation
Definition
C = UV/P
U is urine concentration, P is plasma concentration, and V is urine flow
Term
Measurement of GFR
Definition
Inulin is freely filtered, and neither secreted nor reabsorbed. Therefore, clearance is equal to GFR
Term
Substance whose clearance can be used to calculate RPF
Definition
PAH is freely filtered and completely secreted. Therefore, C_PAH equals 'effective RPF'
10-15% of plasma does not enter glomerulus, so this number can by multiplied by 1.1 for a more accurate result
Term
Components of glomerulus filtration barrier
Definition
Fenestrated endothelium
Basal lamina with glycoproteins and proteoglycans that are (-) charged
Podocytes make filtration slits between foot processes
Term
Molecular size and filterability
Definition
<7k: freely filterable
7k-70k: Partially filtered, depending on charge
>70k: not filterable
Term
Factors preventing or allowing protein filtration
Examples of each
Definition
Prevented: Large and (-) charge. e.g. Albumin
Allowed: Small, e.g. Mb (causes kidney damage), Hb (somewhat), glucagon, PTH, gastrin, ANP
Term
Filtration of small lipid-soluble molecules
Definition
Not filtered because become bound to albumin
Term
Proteins that build up in blood with renal failure
Definition
ANP, PTH (small, normally filtered)
Term
Cystatin C
Properties, utility
Definition
Small, freely filtered
Used to estimate GFR. Better than Cr because depends less on sex, race, musculature
Term
Filtration fraction equation
Definition
FF = GFR/RPF
Term
GFR equations
Definition
GFR = (U_In/P_In)*V
Clearance of inulin

GFR = Kf x NFP
Kf is filtration coefficient (hydraulic permeability x surface area)
NFP is net filtration pressure (Starling forces)
Term
Utility of creatinine
How its used, limitations
Definition
Produced at relatively constant rate
Freely filtered, not reabsorbed, small amount secreted (offset by procedure which overestimates P_Cr)
Because measuring urine is impractical, blood concentration is estimator. P_Cr is inversely proportional to GFR.
Not sensitive to slightly decreased kidney function. Cr appears only if GFR is very low
Term
Filtration equilibrium
Definition
Balanced Starling forces
FF is constant GFR directly proportional to RPF. Once RPF increases, FF goes down
Term
Relationship between RPF and FF
Definition
Linear at first, but as RPF increases, FF decreases
Term
Pressure in capillary beds of renal system
Definition
Pressure much higher in glomerular capillaries than peritubular
Term
Effect of increasing only afferent arteriole resistance
Definition
Decreased glomerular capillary pressure
Decreased RPF
Decreased GFR
Term
Effect of increasing only efferent arteriole resistance
Definition
Increased glomerular capillary pressure
Decreased RPF
Increased GFR at low R, decrease at high R
Term
Effect of increasing both afferent and efferent arteriole resistance
Definition
Little to no change in glomerular capillary pressure
Term
Most effective regulator of GFR (in terms of vasoconstrition)
Definition
Afferent vasoconstriction
Term
Effect of autoregulation on GFR
Definition
Keeps pressures relatively constant. At low pressures, however, fails because arteries can dilate only to a certain extent
Term
Tubuloglomerular feedback (TGR)
Definition
Macula densa monitors flow of filtrate
Increased flow is sensed by increased NaCl delivery. This causes adenosine/ATP secretion, which (opposite cardiac) causes vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles and decreases GFR
Term
Renin-Angiotensin and renal arterioles (2 effects)
Definition
Constricts afferent and efferent arterioles -> decrease RPF and increase FF -> ↑π in peritubular capillaries -> increase reabsorption

Reduces surface area for filtration, thereby causing small reduction of GFR
Term
Sympathetic activity and effect on renal arterioles
Definition
Increase sympathetic activity (NE) from decreased baroreceptor firing -> constriction of aff and eff arterioles -> decreased RPF and increased FF -> increase π in peritubular -> increased perfusion to vital organs

Stimulates renin release
Term
Vasoconstrictors of afferent and efferent renal arterioles
Definition
Myogenic response, TGF, RAA system, sympathetic activity
Term
Vasodilators of afferent and efferent renal arterioles
Definition
ANP and PGE2/I2
Term
Stimulation of PGE2 and PGI2 and consequence
Definition
Stimulated by AngII
Acts to limit its effects (vasodilator)
Term
Danger of NSAIDs on kidney
Definition
If perfusion is low, vasodilation (prostaglandins inhibited by NSAIDs) is needed to increase it
Term
Effect of ANP on kidneys (2 effects)
Definition
Vasodilator for arterioles
Inhibits renin -> decreases Na reabsorption
Term
NaCl reabsorption proportion in nephron segments
Definition
PCT: 67%
Loop (TAL): 25%
DCT/ducts: 7%
Term
Na reabsoprtion in early PCT
Definition
Na/H exchanger: H combines with HCO3 in lumen to form CO2, which diffuses into tubular cells. Converted back to H and HCO3 (by CA) and H goes out for Na in (Na/H exchanger).
Net effect is Na and HCO3 reabsorption

Na/Glc exchanger: Na and Glc moved from lumen to tubular cells via cotransporter (slower). This is electrogenic, making lumen negative.
Term
Diuretic that acts on early PCT
Mechanism
Definition
Acetazolamide
Inhibits CA, impeding CO2 breakdown and Na/H exchanger (increase urine volume)
Term
Reabsorption in late PCT
Definition
Na/H exchanger & Cl/An exchanger: Anion pumped out for Cl in. H pumped out for Na in. In lumen, An binds H and HAn diffuses back into lumen. Net result is Na and Cl reabsorption

Paracellular: Cl not reabsorbed in early PCT, so builds up in late PCT. Gradient drives paracellular route out of lumen. Electrogenic (lumen positive)
Term
Reabsorption in TAL
Definition
Na/Cl/K transporter: Only functions if all spots are filled (K is usually limiting). K leak channel exists so this can remain active. K leakage makes +15 membrane potential.

Paracellular: Membrane potential drives Ca and Mg out of cell
Term
Diuretic acting on TAL
Mechanism
Definition
Furosemide
Inhibits Na/Cl/K transporter. Most potent diuretic
Term
Reabsorption in early DCT
Definition
Na/Cl cotransporter: Reabsorbs both.
Term
Diuretic that acts on early DCT
Definition
Thiazide
Inhibits Na/Cl cotransporter
Term
Reabsorption in late DCT and collecting ducts
Definition
Principal cells:
ENaC: Na channel for Na influx
K channel for K efflux
Generates -40 membrane potential

Intercalated cells:
H+ATPase pumps H into lumen
Term
Drugs/hormones that act on late DCT/collecting ducts
Definition
Amiloride downregulates ENaC (diuretic)
Aldosterone upregulates ENaC (retention)
ADH increases H2O permeability
Term
Factors that regulate Na reabsorption and what causes their release (4 factors)
Definition
1) RAA system - JG apparatus
2) Natriuretic factors - Low P in pulmonary vein and atrium
3) Sympathetic activity - High P in carotid and aortic baroreceptors
4) ADH - same as ANP
Term
Definition of effective circulating volume (ECV)
Definition
Measures efficiency of tissue perfusion by blood
Term
Short vs long-term effects on blood pressure
Definition
Short: Heart and blood vessels -> change in BP
Long: Kidney -> change in Na excretion
Term
Starling forces that increase and decrease Na reabsorption
Definition
Increase oncotic or decrease hydrostatic in peritubular favors reabsorption

and vice versa
Term
Location of renin production
Definition
Granular cells (modified smooth muscle cells) of JG apparatus
Term
Stimulation of renin secretion
Definition
BP drop sensed by baroreceptors of granular cells
NaCl delivery to macula densa
Sympathetic stimulation (B1)
Term
B receptors in unit 2
Definition
B1: Stimulate renin secretion
B2: Stimulates Na/K-ATPase

B2 agonists are bronchodilators
Term
Inhibition of renin
Definition
ANP
Increased NaCl to macula densa
AngII (feedback)
Term
Aliskiren (Tecturna)
Function
Definition
Renin inhibitor (BP med)
Term
-pril drugs
Example, function
Definition
Captopril
ACE inhibitors (BP meds)
Term
Function, side effects of bradykinin
Role of ACE
Definition
Vasodilator
ACE breaks it down
Therefore, ACE inhibitors not only stop AngII, but also stop breakdown of vasodilator
Causes coughing and pain
Term
-rtan drugs
Example, function
Definition
Losartan
Block AngII receptors instead of ACE
Relieves side effects of bradykinin accumulation
Term
4 mechanisms of AngII
Definition
Hemodynamic: Vasoconstriction lowers RPF, GFR, and raises FF. Increases oncotic pressure of peritubulars and favors Na reabsorption
Tubular: Increases Na channels and stimulates Na/H exchanger in PCT/TAL
Stimulates thirst
Stimulates aldosterone production
Term
Stimulation of aldosterone
Definition
AngII
High K levels in ZG cells of adrenal cortex (increase K channel activity in late DCT/collecting duct, increasing K excretion. alternate effect from BP)
ACTH from stress (minor)
Term
Mechanism of aldosterone
Definition
Stimulates Na/K-ATPase and ENaC in tubules
K secretion and H secretion as well
Term
Effect of sympathetic stimulation directly on tubular system
Definition
Constriction of arterioles and hemodynamic route of Na reabsorption
Binding B1 receptors for renin release
Directly stimulates Na reabsorption on PCT by Na/H exchanger and Na/K-ATPase upregulation
Term
ADH mechanism
Definition
Increase aquaporins on DCT and collecting ducts
Increase Na/Cl/K transporter in TAL
Increase ENaC activity in principal cells
Term
Type of pathway used by ANP
Definition
cGMP->PKG
Also used by NO
Term
Mechanism of ANP
Definition
Increase Na excretion through hemodynamic effects (vasodilation, drops FF)
Inhibits renin
Inhibits aldosterone
Inhibits Na transport on tubules
Term
Equation for fractional excretion of Na
Interpretation of results
Definition
FENa = (Una x Pcr)/(Pna x Ucr) x 100
<1%: Low perfusion (pre-renal disease)
>2%: Acute tubular necrosis (too little reabsorption)
Term
Medullary gradient with and without ADH
Definition
With ADH, steep gradient (1200) at deepest part of medulla
Without, only 600 osm
Term
Stimulation of ADH secretion (4 factors)
Definition
Osmoreceptors in brain, outside BBB stimulate thirst and ADH when hyperosmotic.
Stress, pain
AngII
Term
Inhibition of ADH secretion (2 factors)
Definition
Alcohol
ANP
Term
Location of ADH release
Definition
Posterior pituitary
Term
Crosstalk between volume and osmoregulation
Definition
Decreased ECV (effective circulating volume) increases sensitivity of osmosensors to ADH
Logic is volume decrease will cause water retention regardless of osmolarity
Term
Factors that stimulate and suppress thirst
Definition
Stimulate:
Increase in osmolarity (osmoreceptors)
Decrease in volume (baroreceptors)
Dryness of mouth

Inhibits:
Increased water intake by GI tract
Term
Mechanism of coutercurrent multiplier
Definition
Descending limb is permeable to H2O, but not Na (becomes hyperosmotic). TAL is permeable to Na but not H2O (becomes hyposomtic).
Movement of fluid causes hyperosmotic fluid to enter ascending limb.
Process repeats, bottom of medulla becomess hyperosmotic
Term
Urea contribution to medullary gradient
Definition
When ADH present, H2O reabsorption increases urea concentration in cortical collecting ducts. ADH also increases urea permeability. Urea diffuses into interestitium then enters thin ascending limb. Urea impermeable in DCT and CCT, so cannot exit tubule system until medullary collecting duct again. Creates hyperosmotic medulla
Term
Urea reabsorption
Definition
50% reabsorbed in PCT
Mostly paracellular (as H2O reabsorbed, concentration gradient increases)
Some transcellular, via facilitate diffusion
Term
Portion of RPF that goes to vasa recta
Definition
5-10% RPF
Term
Function of hairpin loop in vasa recta
Definition
Vessels turn around from medulla to go back to cortex. If they exited directly from medulla, would send out very hyperosmotic blood, due to equilibration with interstitium. Returning to cortex allows absorption of water and only slightly hyperosmotic blood
Term
H2O clearance equation
Interpretation
Definition
C_H2O = Vu (1 - Uosm/Posm)
Positive means urine osmolarity is less than blood plasma
When negative, it is more than plasma
Term
Hyposmosis in marathon runners
Definition
Fluid and Na lost in sweat. Replenished with water, but ECF compartment still hypovolemic. Hypovolemia will inhibit ADH effect and fluid cannot be concentrated. Effect can be severely hyposmotic plasma
Term
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Effect on body
Definition
Overstimulation of Na/K-ATPase and K and Na channels in collecting duct
Increased BP, decreased plasma [K], increased pH, decreased renin
Plasma [Na] is normal because water will follow Na reabsorption
Term
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
Definition
Hypovolemia (fluid loss) causes high renin/AngII levels
Decreased BP because aldosterone cannot fully compensate for fluid loss
OR
Renal artery constriction causes high renin/AngII levels
Increased BP because fluid loss is apparent, not real
for both: Decrease plasma [K], increased pH
Term
Bartter syndrome
Cause
Effect on: [K], urine volume, ECF volume, plasma aldosterone, blood pH, urinary Ca/Mg
Drug it is similar to
Definition
Caused by mutation that inactivates Na/K/Cl cotransporter, apical K channel, or basolateral Cl channel of TAL
Decreased plasma [K], increased urine, decreased ECF volume, increased aldosterone, increased pH, increased urine Ca/Mg (dysfunctional K channel does not establish (+) membrane potential)
Similar to loop diuretics and furosemide
Term
Gitelman syndrome
Cause
Effect on: Urine volume, ECF volume, plasma aldosterone, plasma K, blood pH
Drug it is similar to
Definition
Caused by mutation of Na/Cl cotransporter in early DCT
Increase urine volume, decrease ECF volume, increase aldosterone, decrease K, increase pH
Thiazides
Term
Liddle syndrome
Cause
Effect on Na reabsorption, ECF volume, plasma K, aldosterone
Drug it is similar to
Definition
Gain of function mutation of ENaC
Increases Na reabsorption, increases ECF volume, decreased plasma K (increased K driving force), decrease aldosterone
Amiloride
Term
Pseudohypoaldosteronism
Cause
Effect on ECF volume, BP, plasma K, aldosterone
Definition
Inactivating mutation of ENaC or aldosterone receptor
Decrease ECF volume, decrease BP, increase plasma K, increase aldosterone
Term
Central diabetes insipidus
Cause
Effect on urine volume, urine osmolarity, plasma Na
Definition
Lack of ADH production
Increase urine volume, decrease urine osmolarity, increase plasma [Na] but can be normal with drinking
Term
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Cause
Effect on urine volume, urine osm, and plasma [Na]
Definition
Caused by lack of ADHR or aquaporin. Can be side-effect of lithium
Increases urine volume, decreases urine osm, increases plasma [Na]
Term
SIADH
Cause
Effect on plasma Na, urine osm
Treatment
Definition
Excessive ADH (by tumor)
Decreases plasma [Na], increases urine osm
Treated by tumor removal, water restriction, or ADH antagonists
Term
Diabetes mellitus
Cause
Effect on urine volume, Na and K excresion, ECF volume
Definition
Glucose exceeds tubular threshold and enters urine
Increases urine volume, increases Na and K excretion, vastly decreases ECF volume
Term
Two types of glucose transport in PCT
Definition
Early: SGLT2 transports 1Na/Glucose
Late: SGLT1 transports 2Na/glucose (larger gradient to overcome, most leaves lumen in early PCT)
Term
Description of glucose titration curve
Definition
Early part of curve (physiological range)filtered load and reabsorbed curve are superimposed. Eventually reabsorption rate reaches threshold and more filtered glucose leads to non-zero excretion (300 mg/dL)
Term
Splay
Definition
Gradual approach to Tm (saturation of reabsorption, max rate). Ideal curve is jagged, but difference of each nephron makes it rounded
Term
AA reabsorption
Type of transport, distribution by nephron segment
Definition
Either facilitated diffusion or secondary active transport (Na or H, which acidifies urine)
Essentially complete by end of PCT
Term
Carboxylate reabsorption
Type of transport, distribution by nephron segment
Definition
Na-coupled cotransporters
Complete by end of PCT
Term
Oligopeptide reabsorption
Type of transport, distribution by nephron segment
Definition
H coupled transport of short oligopeptides or degradation to AA
Complete by end of PCT
Term
Protein reabsorption
Mechanism, distribution by nephron segment
Definition
Small amount filtered are reabsorpbed by endocytosis
Complete by end of PCT
Term
Hypo and hyperkalemia symptoms
Definition
Hyper: Arrhytmias
Hypo: Muscle weakness, constipation
Term
Quick and slow responses to K+ ingestion
Definition
Quick: Cellular uptake. Though significant compared to ECF [K], insignificant for ICF
Slow: Excretion from kidney
Term
Stimulation of K uptake by cells
Definition
Kinetic effect: Increased [K] will increase Na/K-ATPase activity
Insulin stimulates Na/K-ATPase
Ep stimulates Na/K-ATPase (B2 receptor)
Term
Distribution of K+ reabsorption throughout nephron
Definition
PCT: 65% (paracellular)
TAL: 30% (Na/K/Cl, paracellular)
DCT/CD: Minor amounts by intercalated (H/K-ATPase)
Term
Mechanism of K secretion
Definition
Apical K channels in principal cells
Term
Passive regulation of K secretion
Definition
Increased plasma K speeds up Na/K-ATPase
Increased urine flow speeds up K removal from lumen (loop diuretics and thiazide)
Increased tubular Na stimulates Na entry, which depolarizes membrane and increases driving force for K
Term
Hormonal regulation of K secretion
Definition
Increased plasma [K] directly stimulates aldosterone, which increases K secretion (via increased Na/K-ATPase, ENaC activity, and K channel activity)
Term
Relationship between acid/base balance and K levels
Definition
H/K exchanger is theoretical exchanger (protein not found) that pumps H in for K out
Hypokalemia induces alkalosis: Low K outside increases driving force, and therefore activity, of exchanger. H then enters cell and plasma becomes alkaline. Alkalosis causes hypokalemia by the same mechanism.
Acidosis causes hyperkalemia (and vice versa) but same principle
Term
Methods of increasing K uptake into cells
Definition
Insulin/glucose, B2 agonists, HCO3 (alkalosis->hypokalemia)
Term
Methods of increasing K removal from body
Definition
Loop diuretics or thiazides (not K-sparing diuretics)
Dialysis
Term
K sparing diuretics
Definition
Amiloride (ENaC blocker)
Spironolactone (aldosterone antagonist)
Term
Symptoms of hypo and hypercalcemia
Reasoning
Definition
Hypo: Hyperreflexia, tetany, laryngospasm
Hyper: Weakness/hyporeflexia, calcification of soft tissues, kidney stones, psychiatric disorders

Counterintuitive: Extracellular Ca hyperpolarizes membrane, shifting voltage-gated channels to that higher voltages are needed
Term
Distribution of Ca reabsorption throughout nephron
Definition
PCT: 65% (mainly paracellular)
TAL: 25% (mainly paracellular), PTH regulated
DCT: 8% (mainly transcellular), PTH regulated. Apical is ECaC, basolateral is PMCA and NCX
CD: 1.5 reabsorbed, 0.5% excreted
Term
Effect of PTH on Ca reabsorption in kidney
Definition
Increases ECaC, PMCA, and NCX, favoring reabsorption
Term
Effects of PTH other than Ca reabsorption in kidney
Definition
Increases D3 formation
Inhibits PO4 reabsorption
Term
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Consequences
Definition
Increase in Ca, decrease in PO4 (leads to bone problems)
Increases urine concentration (despite fact that PTH increases Ca absorption), because extra Ca in plasma increases filtered load. CaSR (Ca sensor) on basolateral side of tubular cells directly inhibits Ca reabsorption
Increases urine cAMP (by indiscriminate anion transporters. PTH uses cAMP pathway, so builds up in cells)
Term
Role of CaSR on basolateral tubular cells
Definition
Decreased calcium:
Increased Ca reabsorption, increased D3 formation
Increased Ca:
Opposite effects
Term
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH)
Cause, symptoms
Definition
Loss of function mutation of CaSR, senses as if plasma Ca is low
Increases PTH (form of hyperparathyroidism), thereby increasing Ca reabsorption
Decreases urine [Ca] (opposite primary hyperPTism)
Term
Diuretics that inhibit Ca rabsorption
Definition
Loop diuretics
Reduce transcellular potential gradient, thus inhibiting Ca reabsorption
Term
Diuretics that stimulate Ca rabsorption
Definition
Thiazides (decrease Cl in cell, hyperpolarization)
Amiloride (decrease Na entry, hyperpolarization)
Hyperpolarization increases driving force for Ca to enter cell
Term
Bartter, furosemide, and loop diuretics affect on Ca, K, and H excretion
Definition
Increase Ca excretion
Increase K excretion
Increase H excretion
Term
Thiazide, Gitelman effect on Ca and K excretion
Definition
Increase K excretion
Decrease Ca excretion
Increase H excretion
Term
Amiloride effect on K, Ca and H excretion
Definition
K-sparing
Decreases Ca excretion
Decrease H excretion
Term
Distribution of phosphate reabsorption throughout nephron
Definition
PCT: 80% reabsorbed (Apical: Na/P cotransporter)
Collecting: 10% excreted
Term
Inhibition and stimulation of P reabsorption
Definition
D3: Stimulate P reabsorption in kidney and Ca uptake from gut

PTH: Inhibits reabsorption by blocking Na/P cotransporters
Term
Distribution of Mg reabsorption throughout nephron
Definition
PCT: 15% reabsorbed
TAL: 70% (paracellular)
DCT: 10% (transcellular)
3-5% excreted
Term
FHHNC
Cause, consequences
Definition
Familial hypomagnesemia with hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis
Mutation of proteins that inhibit reabsorption in TAL. TAL is mostly paracellular so this disease shows paracellular is protein-mediated
Term
HSH
Cause, consequences
Definition
Hypomagnesemia with secondary hypocalcemia
Mutation that affects Mg channel in DCT (transcellular)
Term
Anion secretion in PCT
Definition
Tertiary active transport:
ATP drive Na out and K in. 3Na cotransported with aKG into cells. aKG antiported for PAH (all BL side).

PAH antiported for A- (luminal side) or passed through channel
Term
Cation secretion
Definition
Tertiary active transport:
ATP drive Na out and K in (BL). Na antiported for H (apical). Luminal H antiported for cation (apical)
Term
Organic anions secreted by PCT
Definition
Penicillin and probenecid. If administered together, less penicillin is needed because both are secreted by same channel.
Glucuronides: What liver conjugates lipophilic substances with so they can be cleared by kidney
cAMP (as in hyperparathyroidism)
Term
Description of PAH titration curve
Definition
For early part of curve, amount secreted is nearly the same as the amount excreted. As concentration increases, secretion reaches a saturation rate and filtered load determines excretion amount
Term
Distribution of HCO3 reabsorption throughout nephron
Definition
PCT: 80%. Apical: H transport done mainly by Na/H antiporter (NHE), but also V-type ATPase and H/K-ATPase. BL: Na/3HCO3 (NBC) cotransporter and Cl/HCO3 exchanger (AE)
TAL: 10%. Apical: Mainly NHE, but also V-type
Collecting duct
a intercalated cells: 10% (Apical: V type and H/K ATPase, BL: Cl/HCO)
B intercalated cells: Secrete small amounts of HCO (proteins from a are reversed)
Term
H secretion and formation of new HCO
Mechanism, limitations, and ways of dealing with them
Definition
H secreted into lumen, causing conversion of more CO2 into HCO3 (transported to interstitium) and H (transported to lumen)
Once tubular fluid reaches pH 4.4, V-types will stop. Titratable acids buffer incoming protons. Once these are overloaded, NH4 can carry the load
Term
NH3 buffering in kidneys
Definition
PCT cells break down Gln to NH3 and aKG. NH3 freely diffuses through apical membrane and combines with H in lumen. NH3 can also stay in tubular cells, join with H, and be antiported out of cell as NH4 (by Na).
Each Gln makes 2 NH4 and buffers 2H
Term
Titratable acids
Definition
Lactate, urate, PO4
Term
What total H excretion equals
Definition
=NH4 excretion + titratable acid excretion
=new HCO formation
Term
What total H secretion equals
Definition
= new HCO + reabsorbed HCO
Term
Equation for HCO3 reabsorbed
Definition
HCO3 reabsorbed = (GFR x [HCO3]p) - (V x [HCO3]u)
Term
Effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors on blood pH
Definition
Inhibit HCO3 reabsorption -> alkalinize urine -> acidosis
Term
Amiloride effect on blood pH
Definition
Inhibits ENaC -> more positive lumen -> H pump secretes less H -> alkaline urine -> acidosis
Term
Loop diuretics and thiazide effect on blood pH (3 effects)
Definition
Make urine more acidic:
1) Induce volume contraction -> RAAS (aldosterone) -> H secretion
2) Enhance Na delivery to tubules -> increase ENaC activity -> more negative lumen -> increase H pump -> increase H secretion
3)K wasting -> hypokalemia -> more H moves into tubular cells (H/K ATPase) -> H secretion
Term
Formation of D3
Effect PTH has on process
Definition
Hydroxylated at 25 in liver
Hydroxylated at 1 in kidney (by 1a-hydroxylase)
PTH stimulates 1a hydroxylase
Term
Hormones produced in kidneys
Definition
EPO
Calcitriol
Term
Mechanism of dialysis
Definition
Desired fluid sent countercurrent to patients blood, separated by dialysis membrane
Term
Causes of metabolic acidosis
Definition
Diabetes (ketoacids), lactic acid, diarrhea, kidney failure
Term
Causes of metabolic alkalosis
Definition
Vomiting, loss of H+ (hyperaldosteronism), diuretics
Term
Anion gap equation
Definition
Na - (Cl + HCO3)
Term
Situation where anion gap is normal but metabolic acidosis is occurring
Definition
When conjugate base is also part of AG equation. e.g. HCl: H joins HCO3, so HCO3 is excreted, but Cl is left over and adds as much to the equation as HCO3 subtracted.
Also, with diarrhea NaHCO3 lost, but NaCl conserved to preserve volume. Amount of HCO lost is equal to amount Cl added
Term
Slope of normal blood buffer line of Davenport plot
Definition
Buffer capacity (change in HCO / change in pH)
The steeper the slope, the better the buffer
Term
Respiratory acid/alkalosis on Davenport plot
Definition
PCO2 isobars of higher value (e.g. 50 mmHg) are to the left of normal isobar (40 mmHg)
Metabolic compensation involves moving up or down the appropriate isobar
Term
Metabolic acid/alkalosis on Davenport plot
Definition
Metabolic conditions involve moving up or down 40 mmHg isobar
Respiratory compensation involves moving left or right along a line that is the same slope as the blood buffer line
Term
"True" RPF equation
Definition
RPF = (Upah x Vu)/(RApah-RVpah)
Term
"True" RBF equation
Definition
RBF = RPF / (1-Hct)
Term
"Effective" RPF equation
Definition
RPF = (Vu x Upah)/Ppah
Supporting users have an ad free experience!