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Filtered out into Bowman’s capsule:
Salts,
Water,
Amino acids
Glucose
Nitrogenous waste: urea (from breakdown of amino acids), uric acid (from breakdown of old nucleic acids), creatinine (waste from creatinine phosphate)
Bilirubin (urochrome)
(should never see: RBCs, WBCs, plasma proteins)
Totally reabsorbed:
Amino acids
Glucose
_______ clearance is a good indicator of how the kidneys are doing
creatinine
complete renal clearance –
all of the substance that goes into the kidney comes out in the urine. None of it stays in the blood.
Transport maximum –
Max about of a substance that can be reabsorbed. Can be overwhelmed.
Glomerular Filtration rate:
Volumes of filtrate formed each minute by both kidneys:125 mL
Low GFR –
dehydration, blood loss.
High GFR caused by...
high blood pressure. Proteins get out.
Fenestrated –
leaky
Filtrate composition is similar to _________
plasma
Proximal convoluted tubule:
~90% of all reabsorption occurs (total reabsorption of glucose and amino acids). Lots of active transport, requiring ATP. Water is passively transported by following solutes. Secretion of H+ ions for acid/base balance
Thin descending limb of the loop of henle allows _______ reabsorption of H2O
passive
The _______ the loop of Henle, the more can concentrate the urine
longer
Thick ascending loop of Henle actively pumps out _________ (reabsorption)
salt
Thick ascending loop of Henle has cells that are ___________ to water
impermeable
The three jobs of the DCT:
1) Most sensitive to aldosterone (causes salt reabsorption), 2) Secretion of excess hydrogen ions, and 3) Abuts corpuscle and can release erythropoietin when blood volume is low (makes more red blood cells) and rennin
Collecting duct –
most sensitive to ADH which allows reabsorption of water.
Without ADH, you would pee ______L/day. With max ADH, down to 0.5L day
25
Three substance mostly reabsorbed:
water, amino acids, and glucose
Three substances never filtered out:
Whit blood cells, albumin, and red blood cells.
Acid-base balance in important because...
acidity and alkine-ness can change the shape of protien
Alkalosis –
pH higher than 7.45
Acidosis –
pH lower than 7.35
An increase in exhalation of carbon dioxide results in inc. blood pH and a decrease in exhalation causes...
... decrease in blood pH.
Extracellular Fluid (ECF) –
interstitial fluid, plasma, lymph, CSF, synovial fluid, serous fluid, etc.
The production of hydrogen ions by metabolism must be matched by loss of these H+ ions at the ____________ and ______________
kidney (protons: H+) and lungs (carbonic acid)
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) –
Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus monitor the ECF and release ADH in response to high osmotic concentration
↑ Osmotic concentration =
↑ ADH levels
Primary effects of ADH:
A) Stimulate water conservation at kidneys
B) Stimulate thirst center
Aldosterone –
Released by the adrenal cortex to regulate Na+ absorption and K+ loss in the DCT and collecting system in the kidney
Retention of Na+ will result in H2O ___________
conservation
Aldosterone is released in response to:
A) high K+ or low Na+ in ECF (e.g. renal circulation)
B) activation of the renin-angiotensin system due to a drop in BP or blood volume
C) decline in kidney filtrate osmotic concentration at the DCT (more water less solutes)
Addison’s Disease =
hypoaldosteronism: results in massive loss of NaCl and H2O in the urine; must adjust diet to compensate
Hydrostatic pressure –
pushes water from the plasma into the interstitial fluid
Colloid osmotic pressure –
draws water from the interstitial fluid to the plasma
Edema -
abnormal amount of water leaves the plasma and accumulates in the interstitial fluid
Hyponatremia –
hypotonic hydration: condition of low Na+ concentration (i.e. excess water).
Four causes of hyponatremia:
1) Ingestion of a large volume of fresh water or injection of a hypotonic solution.
2) Inability to eliminate excess water at the kidney
3) Endocrine disorder (e.g. too much ADH)
4) Excessive sweating
Hyponatremia results in water moving from the ______to the ______causing cellular damage and possibly plasmolysis
ECF…ICF
Hypernatremia –
dehydration: condition of high Na+ concentration (i.e. water depletion). This results in decreased plasma volume and blood pressure that can lead to hypovolemic shock (inadequate circulation) and confusion
Na+ is the dominant cation in the ______ cellular fluid
extra
The total amount of Na+ in the ECF is due to a balance between Na+ uptake in the digestive system and Na+ excretion in _____ and __________
urine…perspiration
ECF volume too low → ______-_______ system is activated to conserve water and Na+
renin-angiotensin
ECF volume too high → natriuretic peptides released: block _____ and _______ resulting in water and Na+ loss
ADH…aldosterone
K+ is the dominant cation in the ___cellular fluid (98% of the total body K+ is inside cells)
Intra-
The concentration of K+ in the ECF depends on absorption in the GI vs. _________
excretion in urine
The exchange pump at the kidney tubules secrete K+ (or H+) in order to reabsorb ____
Na+
The rate of tubular secretion of K+ in the kidney is controlled by three factors:
1. Changes in the K+ concentration of the ECF ↑ K+ in ECF = ↑ K+ secretion
2. Changes in blood pH at low pH, H+ is used for Na+ reabsorption instead of K+ at the exchange pump ↓ pH in ECF = ↓ K+ secretion
3. Aldosterone levels↑ aldosterone = ↑ Na+ reabsorption and ↑ K+ secretion
Hypokalemia –
low K+ concentration in the ECF: will cause muscular weakness and mental confusion
Hypokalemia caused by:
1. Inadequate dietary K+ intake
2. Some diuretic drugs
3. Excessive aldosterone
4. Increased pH of ECF
Hyperkalemia –
high K+ concentration in the ECF: will cause cardiac arrhythmia and flaccid paralysis
Hyperkalemia caused by:
1. Renal failure
2. Diuretics that block Na+ reabsorption
3. A decline in pH
______ functions to lower blood Ca2+ levels
Calcitonin
Gout –
A kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in the joints
Ketoacidosis –
results from starvation or diabetus mellitus
Function of Glomerulus –
Selective filtration
Function of Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) -
Reabsorption of 90% of electrolytes and water; reabsorption of all glucose and amino acids; reabsorption of HCO3-; secretion of H+ and creatinine
Function of Loop of Henle -
reabsorption of water in descending loop; Reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- in ascending limb; concentration of filtrate
Function of Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) -
Secretion of K+, H+, ammonia; reabsorption of water (regulated by ADH); reabsorption of HCO3-; regulation of Ca2+ and PO42- by parathyroid hormone, reabsorption of Na+ (regulated by aldosterone)
Function of Collecting duct -
Reabsorption of water (ADH required)
Look of Henle: Descending limb is ________ to water, ascending limb is _________ to water
permeable…impermeable
Water is reabsorbed in ________ limb (concentrates urine)
descending
Salt is actively reabsorbed in the _______ limb (establishes ability to concentrate even further)
ascending
_________ convoluted tubule reabsorbs even more salt under the influence of aldosterone.
Distal
The _________ _______ reabsorbs water under the influence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
collecting duct
Kidney’s effect on low BP: Rennin released, which…
…converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I which is converted by ACE into angiotensin II
Three roles of angiotensin II:
1)Potent vasoconstrictor, 2) stimulates release of aldosterone, and 3) stimulates release of ADH
ADH increase _______ reabsorption and secretion of ________
water…potassium
Erythropoietin –
hormone that stimulates erythropoiesis, RBC production
Renal failure leads to anemia because…
…of a lack of erythropoietin (EPO)
Fluid breakdown: Male adult –
60% of BW
Fluid breakdown: Female adult –
55% of BW
Fluid breakdown: Overweight adult –
40% of BW
Fluid breakdown: Elderly adult –
40% of BW
Three fluid compartments:
1) Intracellular (ICF) – 60%
2) Interstitial (ECF) – 30%
3) Plasma (ECF) – 10%
Electrolytes –
substances that disassociate in water
Key ion found IN the cell (ICF)
– Potassium (K+) 3.5-5.1 mEq/L
Key ion found OUTside of the cell (ECF) –
sodium (NA+) Normal concentration: 136-145 mEq/L
Three types of solutes:
colloids, ions/electrolytes, and non-electrolytes
Colloids –
proteins that are charged and act like an electrolyte. Amine and carboxyl group
Non-eletrolytes –
glucose
Adding a hypotonic solution –
water is attracted to the salts in the cells and the cell swells/possibly bursts (plasmolysis)
Adding a hypertonic solution –
Water leaves the cell and it shrinks. Crenation.
Adding an Isotonic solution –
a good idea
Edema is caused by fluid ____________ in the interstitial compartment
accumulation
4 Causes of Edema:
1) Decrease in capillary osmotic pressure
2) Increased capillary pressure
3) Leaky capillaries
4)Obstruction of lymph capillaries
Decrease in capillary osmotic pressure –
caused be a lack of albumin which can happen if the liver fails
Increased capillary pressure –
High blood pressure pushes water out of blood vessels
Leaky capillaries –
due to inflammation (red, hot, swollen, painful) like a sprained ankle
Obstruction of lymph capillaries –
removal of lymph nodes
Hyponatremia –
decrease of Na+ in the plasma
Hypernatremia –
increase in plasma levels of sodium
What hormone works on the kidney to absorb salt?
Aldosterone
Major stimulus for the release of aldosterone:
angiotensin II
Hormone necessary for the reabsorption of water –
ADH
Causes secretion of potassium –
ADH
An increase in ADH will lead to a ________ of plasma levels of potassium
decrease
Some diuretics will cause a _______ in plasma levels of potassium
decrease
Hyperkalemia could be caused by:
acidosis, diuretics, kidney failure, or increased potassium intake.
exchange for _________.
Hypokalemia could be caused by:
alkalosis, diuretics, decreased potassium intake.
When the blood is acidic, cells pump inH+ in exchange for _________. This is called the hydrogen-_________ pump
potassium
Tetany –
result of hypocalcemia
_____________ hormone increases plasma levels by increasing osteoclasts
parathyroid
Symptoms of hypernatremia –
confused, tired, and possibly dehydrated
Symptoms of hyperkalemia –
cardiac arrest, cramping, and restlessness
Symptoms of hypokalemia –
ECG abnormalities, muscle weakness, and respiratory arrest.
3 Mechanisms to restore blood pH:
1) Chemical buffers (seconds),
2) Respiratory buffers (within minutes), and
3) Kidneys (hours and days. But most powerful)
3 Important Chemical pH Buffer Systems:
1) Phosphate buffer system, 2) Carbonic acid/bicarbonate system, 3) Proteins
Carbonic acid/bicarbonate’s effect on blood pH:
can go from HCO3- to H2CO3 by absorbing an extra H+ ion
Protein’s effect on pH:
Protein resists pH change intracellularly.
Carboxyl (COO-) can accept an extra
H+ ion.
Amine groups can also add or drop
H+ ions (NH3 <--> NH2 + H)
Respiratory Buffer systems –
breathing harder and faster lets us breath off more CO2, preventing acidosis
Renal mechanisms in acidosis -
tubules secrete more H+ and reabsorb more HCO3
Renal mechanisms in alkalosis –
tubules secrete more HCO3 and H+
Respiratory acidosis –
caused by rapid, shallow breathing, a build up of CO2
Respiratory alkalosis –
caused by hyperventilation
Metabolic acidosis –
low blood pH and HCO3- levels. Caused by too much alcohol, diarrhea, intense exercise (lactic acid), or ketosis (starvation/diabetes)
Metabolic alkalosis –
high blood pH and HCO3. Caused by vomiting or excessive antacids.
Death occurs when pH is above _____ and below _____
7.8…7.0
Milliequivilant (mEq) –
(mmol/L)(valence electrons)