Renal and Urologic Structure and Function

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Parts of the nephron

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Glomerulus→ Bowman’s→ PCT→ Loop→ DCT→ Collecting duct

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Renal corpuscle includes

Glomerulus + Bowman’s capsule

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What filters blood

Glomerulus

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What collects filtrate

Bowman’s capsule

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What does the PCT do

most reabsorption (65%)

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What concentrates urine

loop of henle

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what regulates electrolyte and acid-base balance

DCT

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ADH acts here

collecting duct

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Juxtaglomuerular apparatus =

macula densa + JG cells → Renin

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Best measure of kidney function?

Normal range for this?

GFR

90-120

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Tubular reabsorption =

urine → blood

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Tubular secretion =

blood→ urine

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Too much glucose = glycosuria

transport maximum

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increased BP

increase sodium

increased water

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RAAS

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What keeps water

ADH

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Lose sodium and water

decreased BP

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ANP/BNP

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What makes RBCs

EPO

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What increases calcium absorption

Active vitamin D

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Best lab for kidney function

Creatinine

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What increases with dehydration

BUN

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Normal urine labs

No protein, blood, or glucose