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Define diuretics
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drugs that increase urine flow and/or sodium/chloride excretion
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Describe the renal compensatory mechanisms to prevent volume depletion
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Activation of SNS and RAAS
Decrease BP Decrease ANP and Increase ADH Renal cell hypertrophy |
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Metabolic acidosis or alkilosis is effected by what levels
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bicarbonic levels
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Respiratory acidosis and alkilosis are effected by what levels
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Carbon dioxide
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What normal happens in the bowman's capsule?
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16-20% of the fluid is flitered out of the capillaries. Also filters out glucose,Na, K, Cl, HCO3, and amino acids
Energy intensive process |
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How many liters of fluids are filtered per day by the kidney?
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150-180 L
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How many liters of fluids are excreted from the kidney per day?
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1-2 L
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What normally happens in the proximal tubule?
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60-70% of filtrate and fluid are reabsorbed into the circulation
Weak acids and weak bases are actively transported into the lumen from the blood. |
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Where do diuretics enter the Nephron?
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proximal tubule through the weak acid/base transporters.
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