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Phys chapter 20 revi

Kidneys

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Nephron functional unit of the kidney
glomerulus & Bowmans Capsule filter
Proximal convoluted tube where most of absorption takes place
ADH makes tubules more permiable to water
aldosterone makes tubules more permiable to sodium
principle cells cells in distal convoluted tube & collecting duct that are sensitive to ADH & Aldosterone
How you get water food, bevs, blood volume
descending loop of Henley thin & more permiable to water
ascending loop of Henley thicker & more permiable to solutes
where is ADH produced in Pituitary (Posterior)
where aldosterone is produced cortex of adrenals
urinary output drops ADH released
Diabetes insipitus excessive urine output (can't hold water)
Hypernatremia excessive sodium in plasma
hypernatremia causes plasma levels to rise (as sodium levels increase, water follows which causes blood volume to increase
potassium levels increase/decrease in hypenatremia? decrease (sodium potassium pump)
Angiotensin II raises blood pressure & Heart rate (vasoconstrictor) & stimulates the release of Aldosterone
Renin produced by Kidneys
Renin-angio I, Angio II, Aldosterone Raise BP, Raise HR, Vasoconstrict
Hypothalmus tells you thirsty
Plasma Proteins made by liver
Parathyroid breaks down bone to put calcium into the blood
Calcitriol Vitamin D activated by Kidneys
hemorrage renin release - HR up - ADH release (hold water) - Epi released - filtration of blood down - RBC production up - Secrete ANP (releases sodium)
Normal PH 7.35 - 7.45
3 mechanisms to level PH Buffer, Respiratory, Kidneys
Buffer system uses Bicarbs, fast & short term
Respiratory system minutes, exhale CO2
Kidneys slowest, days - release H+ in urine
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