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How does the net filtration pressure change when Glomerular capillary blood pressure increases?
How does the net filtration pressure change when Glomerular capillary blood pressure increases?
Increases
What happens to the GFR when there is vasoconstriction in the afferent arteriole?
What happens to the GFR when there is vasoconstriction in the afferent arteriole?
Decreases
How does vasodilation in the afferent arteriole affect the GFR?
How does vasodilation in the afferent arteriole affect the GFR?
Increases
What is the most variable factor that causes significant changes in the kidney's compensation for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
What is the most variable factor that causes significant changes in the kidney's compensation for Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
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How does the sympathetic nervous system regulate glomerular blood flow?
How does the sympathetic nervous system regulate glomerular blood flow?
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Which nervous system has no influence on the kidneys?
Which nervous system has no influence on the kidneys?
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What are the two main mechanisms involved in autoregulation of GFR in the kidneys?
What are the two main mechanisms involved in autoregulation of GFR in the kidneys?
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What happens to the afferent arteriole when GFR is high?
What happens to the afferent arteriole when GFR is high?
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What triggers afferent arteriole vasoconstriction in the myogenic mechanism?
What triggers afferent arteriole vasoconstriction in the myogenic mechanism?
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Where does tubuloglomerular feedback occur?
Where does tubuloglomerular feedback occur?
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What are the three basic renal processes?
What are the three basic renal processes?
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What is the role of podocytes in the glomerular membrane?
What is the role of podocytes in the glomerular membrane?
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Describe the structure of the glomerular capillary wall.
Describe the structure of the glomerular capillary wall.
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What percentage of water is reabsorbed at a normal GFR of 125 ml/min?
What percentage of water is reabsorbed at a normal GFR of 125 ml/min?
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Why is glomerular capillary blood pressure higher than elsewhere in the body?
Why is glomerular capillary blood pressure higher than elsewhere in the body?
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What type of transport is reabsorption from the tubular lumen to the blood?
What type of transport is reabsorption from the tubular lumen to the blood?
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What causes the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure in the glomerular membrane?
What causes the plasma-colloid osmotic pressure in the glomerular membrane?
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How is glomerular filtration regulated?
How is glomerular filtration regulated?
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What is the percentage of total Na+ reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule?
What is the percentage of total Na+ reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule?
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Which hormone affects Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
Which hormone affects Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
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What is the primary function of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump in the basolateral membrane?
What is the primary function of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump in the basolateral membrane?
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What percentage of total water reabsorption occurs in the loop of Henle?
What percentage of total water reabsorption occurs in the loop of Henle?
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What percentage of total water reabsorption occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
What percentage of total water reabsorption occurs in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
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Which ion plays a critical role in the kidneys' ability to produce urine of varying concentrations in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Which ion plays a critical role in the kidneys' ability to produce urine of varying concentrations in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
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What is the key role of Na+ reabsorption in regulating arterial blood pressure?
What is the key role of Na+ reabsorption in regulating arterial blood pressure?
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How does the Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) affect Na+ reabsorption?
How does the Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) affect Na+ reabsorption?
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Explain the relationship between water reabsorption and plasma/blood volume regulation.
Explain the relationship between water reabsorption and plasma/blood volume regulation.
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How does Aldosterone impact Na+ reabsorption in the distal and collecting tubules?
How does Aldosterone impact Na+ reabsorption in the distal and collecting tubules?
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What impact does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) have on Na+ reabsorption?
What impact does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) have on Na+ reabsorption?
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What triggers the Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) to activate?
What triggers the Renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) to activate?
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