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What is the osmolality of tubular fluid (TF) as it leaves the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
What is the osmolality of tubular fluid (TF) as it leaves the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
- Hypertonic
- Isotonic to plasma
- Equal to medullary interstitium
- Hypotonic (correct)
Which structure is primarily responsible for reabsorbing NaCl in the Loop of Henle?
Which structure is primarily responsible for reabsorbing NaCl in the Loop of Henle?
- Thin descending limb
- Thick ascending limb (correct)
- Cortical collecting duct
- Descending limb
What is the primary effect of decreased flow rate through the Loop of Henle?
What is the primary effect of decreased flow rate through the Loop of Henle?
- Decreased concentration of urine
- Increased corticomedullary gradient (correct)
- Increased dilute urine production
- Increased solute reabsorption by TALH
What paradox is associated with very low flow rates in the Loop of Henle?
What paradox is associated with very low flow rates in the Loop of Henle?
Which transporter is crucial for NaCl reabsorption in the TALH?
Which transporter is crucial for NaCl reabsorption in the TALH?
How does diuretic use affect the NKCC2 activity in TALH?
How does diuretic use affect the NKCC2 activity in TALH?
What characterizes the composition of blood in the vasa recta?
What characterizes the composition of blood in the vasa recta?
Which of the following factors affects the steepness of the corticomedullary gradient?
Which of the following factors affects the steepness of the corticomedullary gradient?
What is the result of proper function of the Loop of Henle?
What is the result of proper function of the Loop of Henle?
What happens to red blood cells (RBCs) in high osmolality blood in the medulla?
What happens to red blood cells (RBCs) in high osmolality blood in the medulla?
What is the primary effect of loop diuretics on the loop of Henle?
What is the primary effect of loop diuretics on the loop of Henle?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of pericytes in the kidney?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of pericytes in the kidney?
In Bartter’s syndrome, which of the following abnormalities is NOT typically associated?
In Bartter’s syndrome, which of the following abnormalities is NOT typically associated?
How does vasopressin (ADH) affect the permeability of the distal tubule and collecting duct?
How does vasopressin (ADH) affect the permeability of the distal tubule and collecting duct?
What characterizes the composition of the medullary gradient?
What characterizes the composition of the medullary gradient?
What is the primary action of the Na+/K+ ATPase in the TALH?
What is the primary action of the Na+/K+ ATPase in the TALH?
At minimum ADH levels, what happens in the distal tubule?
At minimum ADH levels, what happens in the distal tubule?
Which transporter is primarily involved in urea reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
Which transporter is primarily involved in urea reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
What is the primary effect of loop diuretics on electrolyte balance?
What is the primary effect of loop diuretics on electrolyte balance?
In which condition would one expect abnormal electrolyte levels due to mutations affecting the NKCC2 transporter?
In which condition would one expect abnormal electrolyte levels due to mutations affecting the NKCC2 transporter?
How does vasopressin (ADH) influence water reabsorption in the kidneys during maximum secretion?
How does vasopressin (ADH) influence water reabsorption in the kidneys during maximum secretion?
What is the effect of increased pericyte contraction in the vasa recta?
What is the effect of increased pericyte contraction in the vasa recta?
What is the role of urea in the medullary gradient?
What is the role of urea in the medullary gradient?
Which transporter primarily mediates the reabsorption of urea from the inner medullary collecting duct?
Which transporter primarily mediates the reabsorption of urea from the inner medullary collecting duct?
What happens to tubular fluid osmolality (Uosm) at minimum ADH levels?
What happens to tubular fluid osmolality (Uosm) at minimum ADH levels?
Which of the following processes characterizes the activity of the Na+/K+ ATPase in the TALH?
Which of the following processes characterizes the activity of the Na+/K+ ATPase in the TALH?
What specific impact does the composition of the medullary gradient have on urine concentration?
What specific impact does the composition of the medullary gradient have on urine concentration?
Which of the following would likely occur if there is a malfunction in the transporter in the TALH?
Which of the following would likely occur if there is a malfunction in the transporter in the TALH?
What is the primary effect of the countercurrent multiplication mechanism in the Loop of Henle?
What is the primary effect of the countercurrent multiplication mechanism in the Loop of Henle?
In the Loop of Henle, what characterizes the tubular fluid (TF) after passing through the thick ascending limb?
In the Loop of Henle, what characterizes the tubular fluid (TF) after passing through the thick ascending limb?
How does a decrease in the flow rate through the loop of Henle affect the corticomedullary gradient?
How does a decrease in the flow rate through the loop of Henle affect the corticomedullary gradient?
What role do the vasa recta play in relation to the Loop of Henle?
What role do the vasa recta play in relation to the Loop of Henle?
Which process is directly influenced by ADH in the nephron?
Which process is directly influenced by ADH in the nephron?
Which transporter's activity is affected by the use of diuretics in the TALH?
Which transporter's activity is affected by the use of diuretics in the TALH?
How does solute reabsorption in the TALH indirectly affect the renal concentrating ability?
How does solute reabsorption in the TALH indirectly affect the renal concentrating ability?
What is the consequence of a high osmolality blood in the medulla to red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the consequence of a high osmolality blood in the medulla to red blood cells (RBCs)?
What is the effect of increased solute reabsorption rate by the TALH on the urine concentration gradient?
What is the effect of increased solute reabsorption rate by the TALH on the urine concentration gradient?
What is the primary mechanism by which the Loop of Henle helps produce concentrated urine?
What is the primary mechanism by which the Loop of Henle helps produce concentrated urine?
Flashcards
Loop of Henle function
Loop of Henle function
Establishes a concentration gradient in the kidney's medulla, enabling the production of concentrated or dilute urine.
Corticomedullary gradient
Corticomedullary gradient
The difference in solute concentration (osmolarity) between the cortex and the medulla of the kidney.
Descending limb permeability
Descending limb permeability
Permeable to water but not solutes, allowing water to move out of the tubule into the surrounding interstitial fluid.
Ascending limb permeability
Ascending limb permeability
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Countercurrent multiplication
Countercurrent multiplication
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NKCC2 transporter
NKCC2 transporter
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Urinary dilution
Urinary dilution
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Urinary concentration
Urinary concentration
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Vasa Recta function
Vasa Recta function
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Factors affecting gradient steepness
Factors affecting gradient steepness
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Interstitial nephritis
Interstitial nephritis
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Pericytes
Pericytes
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Loop diuretics
Loop diuretics
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Bartter's Syndrome
Bartter's Syndrome
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Urea's role in kidney
Urea's role in kidney
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Urine Osmolarity
Urine Osmolarity
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Vasopressin (ADH)
Vasopressin (ADH)
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Aquaporin 2 (AQP2)
Aquaporin 2 (AQP2)
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Descending Limb's Role
Descending Limb's Role
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Ascending Limb's Role
Ascending Limb's Role
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Role of ADH
Role of ADH
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TALH solute reabsorption
TALH solute reabsorption
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Loop diuretics effect
Loop diuretics effect
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Vasa Recta: Pericytes and Fenestrations
Vasa Recta: Pericytes and Fenestrations
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Urea: Medullary Gradient
Urea: Medullary Gradient
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Urine Osmolarity (Uosm) and Volume (V)
Urine Osmolarity (Uosm) and Volume (V)
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Maximum ADH: Urine Concentration
Maximum ADH: Urine Concentration
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Minimum ADH: Urine Dilution
Minimum ADH: Urine Dilution
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Factors Affecting Medullary Gradient
Factors Affecting Medullary Gradient
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Study Notes
Tubular Fluid Dilution & Concentration
- Loop of Henle: Descending limb is isotonic, absorbing water, and becoming increasingly hypertonic as moves down. Ascending limb is impermeable to water, absorbing solutes, becoming hypotonic. This creates a concentration gradient within the medulla.
- Corticomedullary Gradient: The interstitial fluid osmolality increases progressively from cortex to inner medulla (300 to 1200-1500 mOsm/kg).
- Countercurrent Multiplication: The flow of fluid in opposite directions in the descending and ascending limbs of the loop of Henle amplifies the concentration gradient.
- Final Urine Osmolarity & Flow Rate: Determined by loop of Henle function (dilution), downstream water reabsorption, and the corticomedullary gradient steepness. Urinary dilution occurs in the ascending limb, while concentration occurs in the collecting duct.
Loop of Henle
- Descending Limb (DLH): Permeable to water and some solutes. Fluid equilibrates with interstitial fluid, increasing its osmolality.
- Thick Ascending Limb (TALH): Impermeable to water, actively reabsorbs solutes (NaCl). This reduces the fluid's osmolality as it moves up the limb.
- NKCC2: A sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter critical for active solute reabsorption in the TALH, involved in the creation of corticomedullary gradient. Diuretics can inhibit NKCC2 activity.
Factors Influencing Gradient Steepness
- Solute Reabsorption Rate in TALH: Influences the gradient.
- Loop Flow Rate: Inverse relationship: slower flow allows more time for solute reabsorption, enhancing the gradient.
- Blood Flow Through Vasa Recta: Inverse relationship: slower flow minimizes solute removal and facilitates gradient development.
Vasa Recta
- Surrounds the loop of Henle, maintaining the gradient and facilitating nutrient exchange.
Blood Characteristics, 3D Arrangement, Pericytes, and Fenestrations
- High hematocrit, low PO2, high osmolality in blood.
- Blood vessels and tubules are tightly packed in the medulla; changes in arrangement (e.g., interstitial nephritis) impair concentration and tubular function.
- Medullary pericytes can contract, controlling blood flow in the vasa recta.
- Fenestrations in vasa recta permit material exchange between interstitial fluid and blood.
Solute Reabsorption by TALH
- Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2) is key for NaCl reabsorption.
- Na+ and Cl- move out of cell via basolateral Na+/K+ ATPase.
Loop Diuretics
- Inhibit NKCC2, preventing sodium and chloride reabsorption in the TALH, impairing the generation of the corticomedullary gradient, leading to loss of solute and water in urine.
Role of Urea
- Used by long loops of Henle to create a medullary gradient, removing nitrogenous waste.
Vasopressin (ADH) And Distal Tubule/Collecting Duct
- ADH regulates water reabsorption.
- Low ADH: impermeable to water in collecting duct, resulting in dilute urine.
- High ADH: permeable to water in collecting duct, concentrating urine.
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