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What structure allows plasma to pass into the tubule during glomerular filtration?
What structure allows plasma to pass into the tubule during glomerular filtration?
- Efferent arteriole
- Podocytes
- Basement membrane
- Capillary wall (correct)
Which of the following substances is reabsorbed in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
Which of the following substances is reabsorbed in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
- Creatinine
- Glucose (correct)
- Hydrogen ions
- Urea
What type of transport primarily facilitates the reabsorption of Na+ in the PCT?
What type of transport primarily facilitates the reabsorption of Na+ in the PCT?
- Facilitated diffusion
- Osmosis
- Active transport (correct)
- Simple diffusion
What is the sequence that materials must follow to be reabsorbed from the PCT into the capillaries?
What is the sequence that materials must follow to be reabsorbed from the PCT into the capillaries?
What characteristic of the basement membrane aids in glomerular filtration?
What characteristic of the basement membrane aids in glomerular filtration?
What triggers the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
What triggers the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary?
Which receptors does ADH act upon in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
Which receptors does ADH act upon in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
What effect does ADH have on urine concentration?
What effect does ADH have on urine concentration?
How do AQP-2 channels function in relation to ADH?
How do AQP-2 channels function in relation to ADH?
What is the primary role of the loop of Henle in the process of water reabsorption?
What is the primary role of the loop of Henle in the process of water reabsorption?
What is the primary function of the Na+/K+ pump in relation to sodium transport?
What is the primary function of the Na+/K+ pump in relation to sodium transport?
Which type of nephron has a longer loop of Henle?
Which type of nephron has a longer loop of Henle?
How does the vertical osmotic gradient in the kidney aid in water reabsorption?
How does the vertical osmotic gradient in the kidney aid in water reabsorption?
What is the main role of the countercurrent multiplication system?
What is the main role of the countercurrent multiplication system?
What characterizes the vasa recta in relation to juxtamedullary nephrons?
What characterizes the vasa recta in relation to juxtamedullary nephrons?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for storing urine?
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for storing urine?
How many nephrons are approximately found in each kidney?
How many nephrons are approximately found in each kidney?
Which part of the nephron is primarily involved in the reabsorption of water?
Which part of the nephron is primarily involved in the reabsorption of water?
What role does the vasa recta play in kidney function?
What role does the vasa recta play in kidney function?
Why might a low nephron count be associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Why might a low nephron count be associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
What percentage of plasma is filtered by the nephron each day?
What percentage of plasma is filtered by the nephron each day?
Which section of the nephron creates a concentration gradient for water reabsorption?
Which section of the nephron creates a concentration gradient for water reabsorption?
What is the primary role of the descending limb of the Loop of Henle?
What is the primary role of the descending limb of the Loop of Henle?
Which mechanism is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient in the Loop of Henle?
Which mechanism is responsible for creating the osmotic gradient in the Loop of Henle?
What happens to the blood in the vasa recta as it descends?
What happens to the blood in the vasa recta as it descends?
What percentage of water reabsorption occurs before reaching the distal convoluted tubule?
What percentage of water reabsorption occurs before reaching the distal convoluted tubule?
Which hormone regulates the final 20% of water reabsorption in the nephron?
Which hormone regulates the final 20% of water reabsorption in the nephron?
Which structure in the nephron is impermeable to water?
Which structure in the nephron is impermeable to water?
What is the function of AQP-1 channels in the nephron?
What is the function of AQP-1 channels in the nephron?
How does vasopressin affect the collecting duct?
How does vasopressin affect the collecting duct?
What occurs if blood does not become 'salty' in the vasa recta?
What occurs if blood does not become 'salty' in the vasa recta?
What is the role of NKCC2 in the nephron?
What is the role of NKCC2 in the nephron?
Flashcards
Nephron
Nephron
The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Glomerulus
Glomerulus
A network of capillaries within Bowman's capsule that filters blood.
Bowman's Capsule
Bowman's Capsule
A cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus, collecting the filtered fluid from blood.
Filtration
Filtration
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Reabsorption
Reabsorption
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Secretion
Secretion
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Collecting Duct
Collecting Duct
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Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
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Efferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
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Glomerular filtration
Glomerular filtration
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Proximal convoluted tubule
Proximal convoluted tubule
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Transepithelial transport
Transepithelial transport
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Active transport
Active transport
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Sodium Transport in the Proximal Tubule
Sodium Transport in the Proximal Tubule
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Symport of Glucose and Amino Acids
Symport of Glucose and Amino Acids
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Water Reabsorption (Passive)
Water Reabsorption (Passive)
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Water Reabsorption (Active)
Water Reabsorption (Active)
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Vertical Osmotic Gradient
Vertical Osmotic Gradient
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What triggers ADH release?
What triggers ADH release?
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Where does ADH act in the nephron?
Where does ADH act in the nephron?
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How does ADH increase water reabsorption?
How does ADH increase water reabsorption?
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How does water move through AQP-2?
How does water move through AQP-2?
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How does ADH control urine concentration?
How does ADH control urine concentration?
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Descending Limb of the Loop of Henle: Water Permeability
Descending Limb of the Loop of Henle: Water Permeability
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Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle: Salt Reabsorption
Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle: Salt Reabsorption
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Countercurrent Multiplication
Countercurrent Multiplication
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Vasa Recta: Countercurrent Exchange
Vasa Recta: Countercurrent Exchange
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Distal Convoluted Tubule and Collecting Duct
Distal Convoluted Tubule and Collecting Duct
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Fluid Reabsorption
Fluid Reabsorption
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Vasopressin/Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
Vasopressin/Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
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Mechanism of Action of Vasopressin/ADH
Mechanism of Action of Vasopressin/ADH
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Urine Concentration in the Loop of Henle
Urine Concentration in the Loop of Henle
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Osmotic Gradient in Loop of Henle
Osmotic Gradient in Loop of Henle
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Study Notes
Renal System Overview
- The urinary system's components include kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- Key learning objectives include describing urinary system components and their functions, identifying nephron areas and their role in water conservation, and discussing voluntary and reflex control of micturition (urination).
Kidney Anatomy
- Kidneys filter blood, and urine drains into collecting ducts, connecting to the renal pelvis, and then to the ureter.
- The nephron, the kidney's functional unit, filters blood and reabsorbs useful components, while excreting wastes. There are about 1 million nephrons per kidney. Low nephron counts can be linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure, or hypertension.
- Blood is filtered by a network of capillaries in the glomerulus.
Glomerulus and Bowman's Capsule
- Bowman's capsule is a cup-shaped structure that encloses the glomerulus.
- The glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, together, act like a sieve, allowing certain substances to pass from blood into the tubule.
- Roughly 20% of the plasma enters the nephron for filtration.
- About 180 liters of plasma are filtered daily, approximately 65 times the body's plasma volume.
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
- The PCT is the site of reabsorption.
- The PCT selectively reabsorbs nutrients (like glucose and amino acids), and electrolytes (like Na+, K+, and Cl-).
- Most filtered water and electrolytes are reabsorbed here. Typically 124 mL/min is reabsorbed.
Transepithelial Transport
- Substances move across the tubular cells, crossing several membranes before entering the interstitial fluid.
- Movement across the cells can be active (using energy) or passive (following concentration gradients).
- Crucial components like sodium and water are actively or passively transported across various membranes. A sodium-potassium pump helps create gradients. Glucose and amino acids often travel in with sodium.
Water Reabsorption
- Water is reabsorbed through osmosis and primarily through aquaporin-1 (AQP-1) channels.
- The process occurs with a concentration gradient.
- Water reabsorption is controlled by hormonal signals, such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH, or vasopressin).
Loop of Henle and Vasa Recta
- The loop of Henle, a hairpin-shaped structure in the nephron, helps create a concentration gradient.
- Juxtamedullary nephrons in the medulla have longer loops and significantly contribute to concentration gradients.
- The vasa recta capillaries alongside the loop of Henle help maintain the concentration gradient.
Common Misconceptions
- Urine becomes more dilute, not concentrated, as it passes through the loop of Henle.
- Countercurrent flow occurs, where fluid moves in opposite directions through adjacent tubules.
Distal Convoluted Tubule and Collecting Duct
- These components adapt water reabsorption based on hormonal (vasopressin) control.
- The distal tubule and collecting ducts fine-tune water and electrolyte balance, influencing urine concentration.
Micturition
- Micturition, or urination, involves the process of bladder emptying. Blackboard materials cover this in detail.
Summary
- The nephron is the functional unit.
- Blood is filtered by the glomerulus, passing liquid through the tubules.
- The tubules reabsorb nutrients and electrolytes.
- Water balance is regulated by hormones like ADH.
Next Session Topics
- Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
- Loop Diuretics
- Plasma Clearance Rate
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS).
Further Reading
- Specific chapters and articles provide more detailed information on the topics covered.
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