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what is the CO and blood flow to the kidneys?
25% CO, 1.25L / min
what is used to measure GFR?
creatinine, inulin...amount of creatinine filtered is equal to the amount excreted
what are the determinants of GFR?
size, electrical charge (negative charge is repelled), filtration decreasing with increasing size
what specific forces cause ultra-filtration?
starling forces of hydrostatic and osmotic pressures
what factors affect Pgc or hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillary.
changes in afferent arterioles resistance...changes in efferent arteriole resistance. changes in renal arterial pressure
what is the equation for renal blood flow?
Q = deltaP / R
what is used to measure RPF?
para aminohippuric acid
clearance ratio of <1 means?
filtration and reabsorption
clearance ratio of >1 means
filtration and secretion
what is autoregulation and what maintains it?
it is the process of which RBF and GFR are maintained constant...maintained by myogenic mechanism and tubuloglomerular feedback
what are the steps of the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism?
signal to inc GFR. this inc Na,Cl,K into macula densa. ATP goes to extraglomerular mesangial cell and to granular and VSM cells. causes renin release to decrease. afferent arteriole vasoconstrict..get larger effect on efferent arterioles of glomerulus, then GFR decreases
what are steps of autoregulation via myogenic mech (short version)?
depends on stretch activated Ca channels in SM.
an increase in pressure -->(myo mech) increase resistance --> reduce RBF and GFR
what is reabsorbed at the PT?
67% Of filtered H2O, Na,Cl,K through Na-K ATPase. virtually all glc, AA
How are ions/glc transported along the first half of proximal tubule?
through coupling of the NHE3 on apical membrane with Na/K atpase on basolateral leading to Na into basolateral side.
there are also glc transporters
how are ions transported along 2nd half of PT?
they enter via Na=H, Cl-anion antiporter on transcellular side.
paracellular takes advantage of inc [Cl] in first half to favor diffusion of Cl to interstitial space
loop of henle reabosrbs how much filtrate and how does it absorb Na?
25% of filtrate. Na enters via Na-K-Cl symporter
loop of henle reabsorbs how much filtrate and what ions?
25% of filtrate and 15% of filtered H2O
what does the descending thin limb reabsorb and what is the ion it doesn't absorb?
water via AQP1 channel, Ca, and HC03. Doesn't reabsorb NaCL
what does the thin ascending limb do and do not absorb?
it is impermeable to H2O and reabsorbs NaCl by passive mechanism
thick ascending limb reabsorbs via what mechanism?
Na-K Atpase
what does the DT and CD reabsorb and what %?
8% of NaCl and 8-17% of H2O
early segment of DT reabsorbs what and is impermeable to what?
reabsorbs Na,CL,Ca by Na-Cl symporter and is impermeable to H2O
Late segment of DT and collecting duct have what cells reabsorbing what?
principle cells reabsorb NaCl, H2O, secrete K

intercalated cells reabsorb K, secrete H or HCO3
angioII does what where?
inc NaCl and H2O re absorption. acts on DT, TAL, DT/CD
Aldosterone does what where?
inc NaCL H2O re absorption (but not H2O in TAL)

stimulates secretion of K in DT, CD
ANP does what?
released from atria in response to stretch of low-pressure sensors.
dilates arterioles -> inc GFR
inhibits Nacl reabsorption in CD directly
reduces plasma aldosterone by inhibiting renin release
inhibits secretion of ADH
dopaine does what?
Directly inhibits re absorption of NaCl and water in proximal tubule
ADH does what
regulates reasbsorption of h2o in kidneys. inc reabosption of h2o in CD
positive h2o balance means
intake exceeds loss
neg h2o balance means
intake less than loss
normal values of urine osmolality
50 - 1200 mOsm/ Kg h2o
normal values of urine volume
urine volume vary 18 - .5L / Day
plasma osmolality
measure number of solute particles in 1kg of h2o
major determinant of osmolality in ECF
Na, cl, hco3
major determinant of osmolality in ECF
k+
how do kidney regulate body fluid osmolality?
alternating volume and [urine] excreted
what are external regulatory factors of regulating osmolality?
sensory receptors, ADH -> causes dec excretion of h2o from kidneys
countercourrent mechanism -
inflow runs parallel to, counter to and in close proxmitity to the outflow for some distance
countercurrent mechanism depends on
maintaing gradient of inc osmolality along medullary pyramids
countercurrent mechanism gradient is produced by
the operation of the loops of henle as a countercurrent multiplier
countercurrent mechanism is maintained by
the operation of the vasa recta as countercurrent exchanger to help maintain salt balance
role of urea in countercurrent mech is
exert an osmotic effect on descending limb of loop of henle, promote h2o osmosis, inc the [NaCl] in the tubule and help passive re absorption of Nacl in ascending limb of LH
Counter current multiplication happen in
loop of henle
Counter current multiplication allows urine
to be concentrated / diluted and maintain plasma osmolality with kidneys ability to separate h2o from solute
producing a dilute urine
means low [Nacl and urea], approx 10% of GFR
concentrate urine
high [urine ] and non reabsorbed solutes..similar [] to that of inersititum
effect circulating volumne
volume of arterial blood (vascular ECF) effectively perfusing tissue
baroreceptors
respond to pressure changes and result in sympathetic nerve output and ADH secretion
what are the 3 signals for RAA for secretion
dec in arterial blood pressure as detected by baroreceptors
dec in Nacl in ultra-filtrate detected by macula densa, sympathetic NS activity acting through B1 adrenergic receptors, renin activates RAS by cleaving angiotensinogen
ANP released in response
to stretch of low pressure sensors
ANP effects
inc GFR, inhibits Nacl re absorption in CD, reduces plasma aldosterone by inhibiting renin release, inhibits secretion of ADH
% location of K+ body
98% located inside cells, average is 150 mEq / L
catecholamines
stimulate re absorption of Nacl
k regulated by 2 mechanisms
regulate [k+] in ECF maintain the amt of K+ constant by renal excretion
what happens with k+ regulation after a meal?
after a meal by rapid uptake of K+ into cells. regulation within hours -> absorbed by GI tract -> excreted by kidneys
what 3 hormones cause uptake into cell
epinephrine, aldosterone, insulin
what are 2 mech of K+ uptake
acute stimulation of K+ uptake by an inc turnover rate of existing transpoter, chronic inc in k+ uptake is mediated by an inc in the quanity of na,k, atpase
insulin effects
stimulates uptake of k+ into cells and most important hormone to shift k+ into cells
aldosterone effects
promotes uptake k+ into cells. alters [k+] by acting on both uptake and excretion
how does acidosis increase plasma [k+]CF from cell l
inhibiting transporters that accumulate k+ inside cells -> reduced pH bc of reciprocal movement h+ into cells, k+ out
how do organic acids cause less hyperkalemia
organic anions may stimulate insulin secretion which moves k+ into cells. this movement may counteract the direct effect of the acidosis which moves k+ out of the cells
metabolic alkalosis and respiratory alkalosis both dec plasma __
k+
what are 2 ways causing plasma osmolality imbalances for diabeetus pts?
plasma [k+] often is elevated bc the lack of insulin and inc in plasma [glc ] inc plasma osmolality
how can cell death cause hyperkalemia?
the addition of intracellular K+ to ECF from cell lysis
what ion is released from skeletal muscle during exercise?
k+
kidneys excrete ____ of k+ ingested in diet
90-95%... 5-10-% of ingested are lost in excretion of shit and sweat
key factor of determining urinary k+ excretion is the secretion of k+ by cells of ___ and ___
DT and CD
physio factors that keep k+ balance constant
plasma, aldosterone, ADH
Cellular mech of k+ secretion by principal cells in DT and CD
Na / k atpase, electro chem gradient tof k+ across apcial membrane, permeability of apical membrane to k+ in going from inside to outside
effect of aldosterone on secretion of k+ by principal cells in CD
Inc k, k atpase in basolateral membrane. inc expression of enac, SGK1 -> inc Enac and k channels. inc CAP1, inc permeability of apical membrane to k+
effect of ADH on k secretion by DT and cortical collecting duct
inc electrochem gradient, inc permeability of apical membrane dec flow of h2o, urine flow helps keep constant balance
cellular mech whereby an inc flow rate of tubule fluid stimulates secretion of k by principal cells in CD
inc flow bends cilia, cause Ca secretion and stimulates Na entry
what are 2 ways which glucocorticoids work?
inc GFR -> inc flow rate -> inc urinary excretion of k+.

stimulate SGK1 -> inc urinary excretion of K+
hypokalaemia is when [k+] in ECF is _____
less than 3.5 mEq / L
hyperkalemia is when [k+] _____
exceeds 5 mEq / L
pseudohyperkalemia
lysis of RBC releases k+ into plasma and artificially elecvates k+ in plasma
what are effects of hyper/ hypo kalemia on resting membrane potential?
hyper - less negative, inactive fast Na channels, dec excitability.high t wave

hypo - hyperpolarize, reduce excitability, low t-wave
hypocalcemia condition and effects
low ionized [ca]. closer to resting potential and inc excitability
hypercalcemia
inc ionized ca. decrease excitability
calcitriol
carrier mediated transport mech that GI tract absorbs Ca
what hormones regulate distribution of ca between bone and ECF?
PTH, calcitriol, calcitonoin regulate ca between bone and ECF
calcitriol inc plasma [ca] by 3 ways
inc the expression of key ca transport and binding proteins in the kidney
inc ca absorption by GI tract
and facilitates action of PTH on bone
calcitriol
hypocalcemia stimulates secretion of PTH -> stimulates production of vitamin D3
inc plasma [ca] effects
stimulates absorption of ca from GI tract reabsorption. facilitates action of PTH On bone. inc the expression of key ca transport and binding proteins in kidneys
calcitonin
dec plasma [ca] by stimulating bone formation
acidosis
inc plasma ionized ca, inc [h+] displaced to the bound Ca
alkalosis
dec plasma ionized ca
hypoalbumineriea
inc ionized ca+
hyperalbumineriea
dec ionized ca
___% OF PLASMA CA IS FILTERED
55%
what are the cellular mech for reabsorption of ca by transcellular and cellular pathways in DT, PT, TAL
DT - Has a transporter
PT- Transcellular
TAL - paracellular
% location of phosphate in bone, ICF, ECF and normal []
Bone - 86%, ICF - 14%, ECF .03%. normal [Pi] = 4mg / dL. approx 10% of PI is protein bound
Pi homeostatsis depends on 2 factors?
the amt of PI in the body, distribution of PI between ICF, ECF compartments - renal Pi excretion is primary mech by which body regulates PI balance and Pi homeostasis
what hormones influence phosphate balance and effects?
PTH, Calcitriol, stimulate release of Pi (and Ca) from bone. calcitonin inc bone fromation and dec plasma Pi
what part of nephron reabsorbs primarily Pi?
PT
3 effects of pH fluctuation of pH on body
influence enzyme activity, changes in excitability of nerve and muscle cells, influence K+ levels in body
acidosis
when addition of acid exceeds excretion
alkalosis
if excretion of acid exceeds addition
3 mech to compensate A/B disorders
intra/extra cellular buffering, alterations in ventilation rate of lungs, adjustments in renal net acid secretion
hco3 is an important buffer of ECF and is regulated by ____ and __-
lungs and kidneys
____ greatly accelerates the rate limiting steps of co2 + h2o <-> h2co3
carbonic anhydrase
co2 is termed ______bc has potential to generate h+ after hydration with h2o
volatile acid
______ is acid not derived from hydration of co2
nonvolatile acid
metabolism of dietary AA yields _____
non-volatile acid
how much nonvolqatile acid is added to the body each day?
.7 - 1mEq / kg body weight
to excrete sufficient amount of aci
h+ is excreted with urinary buffer called titratable acids...
synthesis and excretion of ammonium
3 methods of acid excretion
reabsorbing filtered load of hco3, excreting an amt of acid equal to amt of non-volatile acid, secretion of ammonium NH4
What mech are used for reabosption of hco3 by PT?
Na-H antiporter...Na gradient. H-ATPase.
within cell -> H, HCO3 formed.
-basolateral... HCO3 -> peritubular fluid by 1Na with 3HCO3 with Cl-HCO3 antiporters
loop of henle is similar to PT with only isoforms dif and addition
K-HCO3 symproter on basoleteral membrane
cellular mech for reabsoprtion and secretion of HCO3 by intercalced cells of C-alpha intercalated cells
predominant. apical: h-atpase, HK atpase.
basolateral: CL, HCO3 antiporter
cellular mech for reabsoprtion and secretion of HCO3 by intercalced cells of beta intercalated cells
this is hco3 secreting cell.
apical: CL, hco3 antiporter.
basolateral: h-atpase
CD has apical membrane impermeable to ___
H+
net acid excretion must equal _____ to keep body pH constant
nonvolatile acid production
what % of hco3 is reabosrbed in PT, TAL, DT, CCD?
PT 80%, TAL 10%, DT 6%, CCD 4%
acid base disorders pH
pH of ECF varies when either [hco3] or Pco2 is altered
effect of cortisol in short term acidosis
inc transcripition and translation of transporter
2 ways of forming new hco3
excretion of h+ with non-hco2 urinary buffers, production, transport, excretion of NH4+ by nephron
(RTA) renal tubule acidosis is a condition in which ______ and caused by
excretion by kidneys is impaired, can be caused by a defect in H+ secretion
metabolic acidosis is compensated ?
buffering of h+, respiratory compensation. ventilatory rate inc due to dec pH and this reduce pco2. renal compensation . renal net acid excretion in inc
metabolic acidosis values
hc03 < 24 mEq / L
pco2 < 40 mm Hg
metabolic alkalosis is compensated by
buffering predominantly in ECF compartment, respiratory compensation - ventilatory rate is reduced, renal compensation - inc in the excretion by reducing its reabsorption along the nephron
metabolic alkalosis values
hc03 > 24 meq / L
pco2 > 40 mm hg
respiratory acidosis compensated by
elevated pco2 and reduced ECF pH.

compensated by buffering almost entirely in ICF compartment, renal compensation with inc reabsorption of hco3 and excretion of titrable acid and NH4,inc net acid excretion and generate new hco3
respiratory acidosis values
pco2 > 40 mm Hg, [Hco3] > 24meq / L
respiratory alkalosis
reduced pco2 and inc ECF pH
respiratory alkalosis compensated by
buffering in ICF, renal compensation - inhibit reabsorption of hco3 by nephron and reduced excretion of titratable acid and NH4
metabolic alkalosis is seen with wat kind of urine
acidic urine
Renal failure def
progressive deterioration in renal function as evidenced by an inc in blood urea nitrogen, serum [creatinine] decline in urinary creatinine clearance and development of uremic symptoms
azotemia
biochem abnormality that refers to elevated BUN and serum [creatinine]
dec reneal reserve means
can't live under renal stress but can in normal life
superficial nephrons responsible for
excretory and regulatory
juxtamedullary nephrons responsible for
dilution and concentration
GFR equals?
(Urinary [creatinine] x urine flow rate) / plasma [creatinine]
renal clearance is
the rate at which all of substance X is removed from plasma in urine (volume / unit time)
filtration fraction is
the fraction of plasma filtered by the glomerulus and passing into the tubules. GFR / RBF