BIO 1242 Exam 3 Study Guide (Urinary & Fluid Balance)
1. Know the blood supplies of the kidney
2. Know the parts to the nephron (corpuscle, tubules) and the two types of nephrons
3. Know the function of the nephron tubules and collecting ducts
4. Know the structures that urine passes through starting from the kidneys until it exits body
5. Know the function of aldosterone, ADH, atrial natriuretic peptide, PTH, & angiotensin II
6. Know how blood pressure differs between the glomerulus and peritubular capillaries/vasa recta
7. Know the differences between primary and secondary active transport of solutes
8. Know the intrinsic and extrinsic controls of the kidneys
9. Know the countercurrent multiplier and exchanger
10. Know the functions of the urinary system
11. Know the structure and function of the juxtaglomerular complex
12. Understand the fluid dynamics within the glomerulus and nephron (filtration, reabsorption, secretion)
13. Know the triggers of micturition
14. Know what forms the renal corpuscle, juxtamedullary complex, and filtration membrane
15. Know the renal tubules effect blood pH
16. Know the tissue layers of the ureters, bladder, & urethra
17. Know major ions in the different body compartments
18. What is obligatory water loss and what does it include
19. Know the location and function of the thirst center and mechanism of relief of thirst
20. Know the difference between dehydration, water intoxication, and edema
21. Know the respiratory and renal systems contribution to regulating blood pH
22. Know the chemical buffer systems
23. Know what alkaline reserve is and how it is established
24. Know the difference between respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
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