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urinary 4

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renin enzyme released by juxtaglomerular cells when GFR or BP drops converts angiotensin --> angiotensin I
ACE angiotensin converting enzyme; located in lung epithelium and converts angiotensin I---> angiotensin II
angiotensin II potent vasoconstrictor; stimulates aldosterone and ADH secretion. KEY effecter of RAAS
ANP opposes RAAS and inc NA+ and water secretion; released w/ high atrial stretch
ACE inhibitors lower BP primarily by preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
glycosuria diabetic
proteinuria infection
hematuria blood in pee/ infection
ketonuria diabetic and/or infection
what sphincter provides voluntary control of urination external urethral sphincter (skeletal muscle)
UTI most common in girls, upper UTI is in your kidneys
dysuria painful urination
urolithiasis kidney stones
kidneys are in flank area
chronic kidney disease (CKD) loss of nephrons and declining GFR
hyperkalemia inc potassium
uremia toxic syndrome from severe azotemia; affects CNS, GI, and cardiovascular systems
azotemia elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatine; indicated significantly reduced GFR
lithrotripsy use of shock waves to break down kidney stones in smaller pieces
women are more likely to get UTI because they have shorter urethra
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