AUBF 20: RENAL FUNCTION

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Each kidney contains approximately 1 to 1.5 million functional units called

nephron

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what are the two types of nephron

cortical and juxtamedullary

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responsible for removal of waste products and reabsorption of nutrients

cortical nephron

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which make up approximately 85% of nephrons, are situated primarily in the cortex of the kidney

cortical nephron

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have longer loops of Henle that extend deep into the medulla of the kidney

juxtamedullary nephron

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primary function is concentration of the urine

juxtamedullary nephron

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The ability of the kidneys to clear waste products selec ively from the blood and simultaneously to maintain the body's essential water and electrolyte balances is controlled in the nephron by the following renal functions

renal blood flow glomerular filtration tubular reabsorption tubular secretion

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who supplies blood to the kidney

renal artery

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the human kidney receives approximately _____ of the blood pumped through the heart at all time

25%

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renal blood flow path

  1. blood enters the capillaries of the nephron through the afferent arteriole

  2. it then flows through the glomerulus and into the efferent arteriole

  3. before returning to the renal vein blood from efferent arteriole enters the peritubular capillaries and the vasa recta and flows slowly through the cortex and medulla of the kidney close to the tubules

  4. through the cortex and medulla of the kidney close to the tubules. 5.The peritubular capillaries surround the proximal and distal convoluted tubules, providing for the immediate reabsorption of essential substances from the fluid in the proximal convoluted tubule and final adjustment of the urinary composition in the distal convoluted tubule

  5. The vasa recta are located adjacent to the ascending and descending loops of Henle in juxtamedullary nephrons. In this area, the major exchanges of water and salts take place between the blood and the medullary interstitium ​

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the varying sizes of these arterioles help to create the _________ differential important for glomerular filtration and to maintain consistency of glomerular capillary pressure and renal blood flow within the glomerulus

hydrostatic pressure

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what increases the glomerular capillary pressure

smaller size if the efferent arteriole

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major exchanges of water and salts take place between the blood and the medullary interstitium

loop of henle in juxtamedullary nephrons

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the exchange of water and salts maintains the ____ in the medulla which is necessary for renal concentration

osmotic gradient

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it provides the immediate reabsorption of essential substances from the fluid in the ____

proximal convulated tubulue

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final adjustment of the urinary composition is in the _____

distal convulated tubule

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what is the total renal blood flow

1200 mL/min

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total renal plasma flow ranges

600 to 700 mL/min

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normal values for renal blood flow and renal function tests depend on the

body size

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what is the average body surface

1.73 m2

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When dealing with sizes that vary greatly from the average 1.73 m2 of body surface, a correction must be calculated to determine whether the observed measurements represent normal function, the calculation is in the

glomerular filtration rate

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what are the important function of the kidney

  1. elimination of the end product of metabolism

  2. elimination of the excess body water

  3. elimination of foreign substances like drugs

  4. maintenance of electrostatic balance

  5. secretion of hormone (erythropoietin)

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outer area of kidney

cortex

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inner area of kidney

medulla

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striated, triangular structure within the medulla whose bases face the cortex and tips point to the center of the kidney (renal papillae)

renal pyramid

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cortical material that extends between the pyramids

renal columns

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funnel-shaped structures that surround the tip of renal pyramid

minor calyx

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union of minor calyces

major calyx

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union of major calyces, large collecting funnel which narrows to form ureter

renal pelvis

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notch in the concave center of the kidney through which a ureters leaves the kidney and blood vessels, nerve, lymph vessels enter and exit the kidney

hilus

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Responsible for selective clearing of the waste product from blood

nephron

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Responsible for the maintenance of essential water and electrolyte balance

nephron

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Filtering apparatus of the kidney

glomerulus

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Tuft of capillary blood vessels located in Bowman's capsule where filtration process occur

glomerulus

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Containing glomerulus

Bowman's Capsule

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Important in order for the glomerulus to form bundles of capillaries

Bowman's Capsule

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Refers to small artery

Afferent Arteriole

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Small branch of renal artery through which the blood flows to the glomerulus of the kidney

Afferent Arteriole

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Smallerthan the afferent arteriole (for the creation of hydrostatic pressure necessary for the filtration process to occur

efferent arteriole

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Branch of renal artery through which blood flows away from the kidney

efferent arteriole

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parts of renal tubular system

pct dct loop of henle cd

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Part of nephron where the final concentration of the urinary filtrate begins

distal convoluted tubule

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Under the influence of the hormone aldosterone, reabsorbs sodium and secretes potassium

distal convulated tubule

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Also regulates pH by secreting hydrogen ion when pH of the plasma is low

distal convoluted tubule

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Only 10% of the filtered NaCl and 20% of water remains

distal convoluted tubule

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tubules that are found nearest to the glomerulus

proximal convoluted tubule

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Part wherein the reabsorption of essential substances begin

proximal convoluted tubule

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Reabsorbs: water, glucose, amino acids, and sodium.

proximal convoluted tubule

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the only tubule reabsorbs glucose

proximal convoluted tubule

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PCT % in Na reabsorbed

65%

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PCT % in H20 reabsorbed

65%

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PCT % in filtered bicarbonate (HCO3)

90%

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PCT % in Cl and K reabsorbed

50%

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U-shaped structure of the renal tubule

loop of henle

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It contains thin descending limb and thick ascending limb

loop of henle

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Control the retention of water

loop of henle

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Creates a gradient of increasing sodium ion concentration towards the end of the loop within the interstitial fluid of the renal pyramid

loop of henle

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thin loop of henle

descending

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thick loop of henle

ascending

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impermeable to water

ascending

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reabsorption of water without reabsorption of salt

descending

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no reabsorption of water with reabsorption of salt

ascending

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Loop of Henle % in Na reabsorbed

25%

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Loop of henle % in water reabsorbed

15%

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Loop of henle % in K reabsorbed

40%

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Where the final concentration of urine takes place through the reabsorption of water

collecting duct

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Allows for the osmotic reabsorption of water

collecting duct

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makes collecting ducts more permeable to water-- produce concentrated urine

ADH

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Non-selective process of filtration

glomerular filtration

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In glomerular filtration, what are the several factors that affect the actual filtration process

  1. cellular structure of the capillary walls and bowman's capsule

  2. hydrostatic and oncotic pressure

  3. feedback mechanism of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

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Controlsthe regulation of the flow of blood to and within the glomerulus

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

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how the RAAS system respond

The system responds to changes in blood pressure and plasma sodium content that are monitored by the juxtaglomerular apparatus

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juxtaglomerular apparatus consists of ______

juxtaglomerular cells in afferent arteriole macula densa of DCT

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Low plasma sodium content decreases _____within the circulatory system, resulting in a decreased overall blood volume and subsequent decrease in blood pressure

water retention

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Renin secreted and reacts with the blood-borne substrate _______produce the inert hormone angiotensin I

angiotensinogen

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passes through the lungs ------ angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) changes it to the active form ______

angiotensin II

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Angiotensin II corrects renal blood flow in the what ways

  1. causing vasodilation of the afferent arterioles and constriction of the efferent arterioles

  2. stimulating reabsorption of sodium in the proximal convoluted tubules, and triggering the release of the sodium-retaining hormone aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and antidiuretic hormone by the hypothalamus

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Selective filtration

tubular reabsorption

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The body cannot lose 120 mL of water-containing essential substances every minute. Therefore, when the plasma ultrafiltrate enters the proximal convoluted tubule, the nephrons, through cellular transport mechanisms, begin reabsorbing these essential substances and water

tubular reabsorption

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reabsorption mechanism

active transport passive transport

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The substance to be reabsorbed must combine with a carrier protein contained in the membranes of the renal tubular cells

active transport

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Active transport is responsible for the reabsorption of

glucose, amino acids and salts ---- PCT chloride ----- ALH sodium ---- DCT

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Movement of molecules across a membrane as a result of differences in their concentration or electrical potential on opposite sides of the membrane

passive transport

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Passive reabsorption of water takes place in all parts of the nephron except _______the walls of which are impermeable to water

ascending loop of henle

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