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Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Homeostasis

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Urinary system organization   show
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Location of kidneys   show
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Renal capsule   show
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Adipose capsule   show
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Renal fascia   show
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Nephroptosis   show
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show deep fissure on the concave border through which urether leaves kidney and blood, lymph, & nerve supply enters the kidney  
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Renal sinus   show
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show superficial "rind-like" region extending medially to form renal columns  
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show darker inner-most region containing 8-18 renal pyramids  
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show drainage area for nephron collecting tubules  
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show single large cavity receiving urine from major calyces  
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show innervated by nerves from the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system  
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show abdominal aorta branches into the R&L renal arteries receives 1200 mL blood/min  
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Nephron   show
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show lies in the renal cortex and is where plasma is filtered composed of glomerulus & Bowman's capsule  
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show special capillary network between the afferent & efferent arterioles; basement membrane blocks passage of blood cells & large plasma proteins  
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show epithelial cup surrounding glomerulus that forms a 3-layered filtration membrane  
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Renal tubule   show
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show passageway for the filtrate from Bowman's capsule; composed of proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle (descending & ascending), and distal convuleted tubule (DCT)  
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PCT cells   show
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show simple squamous cells for osmosis & diffusion  
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Thick ascending loop   show
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Macula densa cells   show
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Juxtaglomerular(JG)cells   show
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show Macula densa & JG cells  
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show contain special principal cells that respond to hormones ADH & aldosterone to help balance fluid, electrolytes, & water level  
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show peritubular (vasa recta) capillaries  
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What are the two types of nephrons?   show
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show glomerulus lies in outer region of renal cortex; short loop of Henle (80-85%)  
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Juxtamedullry nephron   show
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What are the three basic processes performed by the nephrons while producing urine?   show
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Glomerular filtration   show
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show 180 L (48 gal)=125 cc/min filtrate enters yet only 1-2 L excreted/day (60X/d)  
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Why does so much material enter tubule system?   show
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show selective return of water & solutes to bloodstream; 99% of filtrates reabsorbed into secondary capillary bed (peritubular capillaries)  
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How does so much material get reabsorbed from the tubule system?   show
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Tubular secretion   show
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show Final elimination of wastes, excess H2O, and electrolytes =glomerular filtration+tubular secretion-tubular reabsorption  
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Renal Plasma Clearance   show
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Layers of glomerular filtration from inner to outer   show
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How is renal function measured?   show
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show averages 105-125 mL filtrate/min and maintained at this rate over a 80-180 mmHG bp range  
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show Renal autoregulation Neural regulation Hormonal regualtion  
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Renal autoregulation   show
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show during high activity level or with hemorrhage, sympathetic system nerves promote renal arteriole constriction to shunt blood back to heart and decrease GFR  
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Hormonal regulation   show
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regulation of urine concentration   show
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countercurrent flow   show
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show blocks Na+ reabsorption  
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show blocks secretion of ADH  
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show blocks Na+ reabsorption at different points along the tubule (esp in Loop region)  
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Urinalysis   show
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show measures how much urea is in blood increased urea=decreased GFR  
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Plasma creatinine   show
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show transport urine from renal pelvis via peristalsis & gravity (1-5 waves/min)  
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show folds in mucosal lining of bladder that allow for increased surface area (volume)  
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show 700-800 mL  
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internal urethral sphincter   show
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show the smooth muscle layer of the bladder responsible for external voluntary control  
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show control of micturition  
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incontinence   show
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urethra   show
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show Body fluid/water and its dissolved solutes (electrolytes)  
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show Females=55% Males=60%  
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show fluid located within cells; 2/3 TBW  
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show fluid NOT located within cells; 1/3 TBW  
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show <20% plasma(intravascular(IV))-within blood vessels <80% interstitial(IF)-between cells <5% misc specialized fluids (third spaces)  
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Movement of fluids is primarily driven by?   show
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show movement of water and small dissolved molecules across a semi-permeable barrier  
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Sources of body fluid (water) gain   show
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Sources of body fluid (water) loss   show
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Electrolyte   show
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show Charged atom (cation+;anion-);conduct weak electrical current; ie Na+,K+,Cl-,H+,HCO3-  
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show Substance that does not ionize when dissolved in water due to strong covalent bonds holding molecule together; ie glucose, urea, proteins  
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show a.Regulate movement of water(osmosis) between body compartments b.Help maintain acid-base balance c.Function as cofactors for certain enzymes d.Carry weak electrical current->action potential->neuromuscular activity  
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show a.Regulate movement of water between body compartments via oncotic pressure b. Nutrients or waste products of cellular metabolism  
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milliequivalents/liter(mEq/L)   show
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milliosmoles/liter(mOsm/L)   show
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show across cell membranes via osmosis  
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show across capillary walls via: a.Vesicular transport b.Diffusion c.Filtration d.Reabsorption  
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Osmotic pressure(OP)   show
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Vesicular transport(transcytosis)   show
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show direct movement across capillary walls based on concentration difference=osmotic pressure (OP)  
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Filtration(bulk flow)   show
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Reabsorption   show
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Unequal movements of fluid across cell membranes or capillary walls can result in?   show
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Edema   show
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show Abdominal edema  
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show a.Increased Na+ intake->water retention=increased bp b.decreased fluid output by kidney=increased bp c.decreased circulation of fluid due to cardiac, blood, or lymph vessel problems d.decreased plasma protein(albumin)->decreased OCP=decreased PULL of m  
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Acidity is determined by what?   show
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Alkalinity is determined by what?   show
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show 7.35-7.45  
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show a.Buffer Systems b.Respiration c.Kidney Excretion  
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show a.protein buffers b.phosphate buffers c.carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer  
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show carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer  
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show instantly, but temporarily bind excess H+ to remove it from ECF, but NOT body; buffer="sponge" that converts strong acids/bases into weak acids/bases  
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Phosphate buffer   show
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show found in plasma & kidney cells  
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Respiration   show
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Kidney excretion   show
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Acidosis   show
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Alkalosis   show
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show physiological response to acid-base imbalance that attempts to restore the body to homeostasis  
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How much TBW do infants have?   show
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How much TBW do the elderly have?   show
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Urine leaves the urinary bladder through the   show
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Which of the following structures are found in the renal cortex?   show
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show Glomerulus  
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Urine contains   show
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show Drains into the ureter  
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show Renin  
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show Active transport  
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show Renal fascia  
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show Sodium chloride concentration increases from cortex to medulla  
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Filtration of blood   show
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show Reabsorption  
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A function of the kidney is to   show
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Which of the following molecules cannot pass the filtration membranes in the kidney?   show
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show Renal capsule  
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The renal papillae contain papillary ducts which empty into the   show
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show renal tubules, peritubular capillaries  
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Very little water reabsorption occurs in the   show
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Sodium ions move through the apical membranes of principal cells of the collecting duct by   show
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Glomerular filtrate is produced as a result of   show
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show external urethral orifice  
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The kidneys secrete the hormone erythropoietin, which functions to   show
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The pathway of fluid through a juxtamedullary nephron   show
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show ureter  
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show renal corpuscle and renal tubule  
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show podocytes  
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show countercurrent mechanism  
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Externally, the kidney is protected and supported by connective tissue and   show
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show juxtaglomerular apparatus  
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Chloride ions are actively reabsorbed from the   show
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show distal convoluted tubule  
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Most reabsorption occures in the   show
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show cuboidal cells with many microvilli  
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Net filtration pressure in the kidney   show
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Enzyme secreted by the juxtaglomerular apparatus   show
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show thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle  
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During the micturition reflex_________.   show
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show renal corpuscle  
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The urinary bladder in the female lies inferior to the   show
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Bone, DNA, RNA, ATP, and cell membranes all have one thing in common. They all contain_________.   show
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show A higher concentration of potassium than interstitial fluid  
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show Causes renal tubule cells to reabsorb calcium  
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show Characterized by muscular weakness, tachycardia, and dizziness  
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show Sodium  
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Electrolytes   show
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show Necessary for generation of action potentials  
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show Water  
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Hyperventilation during a panic attack causes an increase in blood_______.   show
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show excrete hydrogen ions in the urine  
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The urinary bladder in the male lies anterior to the   show
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