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What is the primary nitrogenous waste produced by aquatic animals?

  • Ammonia (correct)
  • Uric acid
  • Urea
  • Creatinine

Which nitrogenous waste is considered less toxic than ammonia?

  • Uric acid
  • Urea (correct)
  • Ammonium ions
  • Creatinine

What term describes animals that excrete urea?

  • Ammonotelic
  • Uricotelic
  • Creatinotelic
  • Ureotelic (correct)

What is the key factor that affects the type of nitrogenous waste an animal excretes?

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Which nitrogenous waste is produced as an oxidative metabolic product of purines?

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What is the chemical formula for urea?

<p>CO(NH2)2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ammonia is converted into which nitrogenous waste in terrestrial animals?

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What is the primary purpose of dialysis?

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What is hemodialysis commonly referred to as?

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Which type of dialysis is designed for critical patients unable to tolerate frequent procedures?

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What role does the peritoneum play in peritoneal dialysis?

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Which of the following is a common complication of hemodialysis?

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What is the main function of nephrons in the kidneys?

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Which type of nephron has a longer loop of Henle?

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What is the structure surrounding the glomerulus called?

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What is the primary reason for high pressure in the glomerulus?

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Which cells are wrapped around the glomerular capillaries?

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What prevents large molecules from passing through the glomerular capillaries?

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Which part of the nephron is referred to as the malpighian body?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the nephron?

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What primarily facilitates ultrafiltration in the glomerulus?

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What is the primary cause of urinary tract infections?

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Which symptom is most commonly associated with pyelonephritis?

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What can high levels of calcium in urine lead to?

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Cystitis is primarily associated with which bacterium?

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What is a common symptom of urethritis?

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What can cause urine to become too acidic or basic?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of cystitis?

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Hyperoxaluria refers to which condition?

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What feeling is often experienced during cystitis?

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What allows for passive diffusion in peritubular capillaries?

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Which substances are absorbed actively in the renal tubules?

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What is the primary function of the counter current mechanism?

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Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for tubular secretion?

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What effect does aldosterone have on the kidneys?

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What does the ascending limb of the loop of Henle primarily absorb?

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How does the descending limb of the loop of Henle function?

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What is the role of urea in the renal medulla?

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What is the process called when blood from peritubular capillaries retains solutes to maintain medullary concentration gradients?

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Which hormone facilitates the movement of water in the kidneys?

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What effect does the counter current multiplier have on the renal medulla?

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Flashcards

Ammonia (NH3)

Ammonia is a highly toxic waste product produced by the breakdown of nitrogenous compounds. It's soluble in water and raises pH.

Urea (CO(NH2)2)

Urea is a less toxic waste product produced by mammals, amphibians, and some fish. It's formed from ammonia and carbon dioxide in the liver.

Uric acid

Uric acid is a waste product produced by the breakdown of purines, found in nucleic acids.

Ammonotelic

Ammonotelic animals excrete ammonia as their primary nitrogenous waste.

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Ureotelic

Ureotelic animals primarily excrete urea as their nitrogenous waste.

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Nitrogenous Wastes

Nitrogenous wastes are produced from the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.

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Factors affecting nitrogenous waste type

The type of nitrogenous waste excreted depends on the animal's diet, water availability, and habitat.

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What is tubular secretion?

Tubular secretion is the process by which substances are actively transported from the blood into the filtrate within the nephron. It's mostly carried out in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), contributing to fine-tuning of waste excretion and pH balance.

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What is the Countercurrent Mechanism?

The Countercurrent mechanism is a biological process that enables efficient exchange of molecules between two fluids of different concentrations moving in opposite directions. This mechanism involves the Loop of Henle and the surrounding medulla region of the kidney.

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Why is the medulla hypertonic?

The ascending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to Na+, K+, and Cl- ions but impermeable to water. This creates a high concentration of these ions in the medulla, making it hypertonic.

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What happens to water in the descending limb?

The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to water. This allows for the movement of water from the filtrate into the hypertonic medulla, driven by the osmotic gradient.

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How does Aldosterone impact the Countercurrent Mechanism?

Aldosterone, a steroid hormone secreted from the adrenal cortex, facilitates the movement of ions out of the ascending limb, contributing to the hypertonic environment of the medulla.

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How does ADH affect urine concentration?

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), secreted from the posterior pituitary gland, facilitates the reabsorption of water in the collecting duct, concentrating the urine.

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How does Urea contribute to the hypertonic medulla?

Urea enters the medulla from the collecting duct, contributing to the hypertonic environment. This further increases the concentration gradient for water reabsorption.

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What is the Countercurrent multiplier?

The Countercurrent multiplier is the process of concentrating the medulla by reabsorbing water and accumulating solutes from the filtrate. This process involves the Loop of Henle and the surrounding environment.

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What is the Countercurrent exchange?

The Countercurrent exchange is the process of maintaining the concentration gradient in the medulla by the exchange of water and solutes between the Loop of Henle and the peritubular capillaries (vasa recta).

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What is the role of the peritubular capillaries in the Countercurrent exchange?

The peritubular capillaries are permeable to both water and solutes. They help maintain the gradient in the medulla by releasing solutes into the surrounding environment, while water diffuses out to the capillaries.

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Dialysis

A process that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to function properly.

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Hemodialysis

A type of dialysis where blood is filtered through a machine outside the body.

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AV Fistula

A specialized tube used to connect an artery and vein for hemodialysis, allowing blood flow for filtration.

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Peritoneal dialysis

A type of dialysis that cleanses the blood through a catheter inserted into the abdominal cavity.

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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

A continuous form of dialysis for critically ill patients who cannot tolerate repeated procedures.

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Water Reabsorption in the Kidneys

The process where water is secreted from the blood into the kidney tubules and then reabsorbed back into the bloodstream.

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Solute Reabsorption and Secretion in the Kidneys

The movement of solutes from the blood into the kidney tubules, followed by their reabsorption back into the bloodstream.

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Peritubular Capillaries (Vasa Recta)

Specialized blood vessels in the kidneys that run alongside the nephron tubules, allowing for passive diffusion of substances between the blood and urine.

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Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection)

A bacterial infection of the kidneys, causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, back pain, fever, and frequent urination.

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Urethritis (Urethra Infection)

A bacterial or sexually transmitted infection of the urethra, causing symptoms like pain during urination, discharge, and pain during sex.

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Cystitis (Bladder Infection)

A bacterial infection of the bladder, causing symptoms like pain, burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, and blood in urine.

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Kidney Stones

Hard deposits that form in the kidneys due to high levels of minerals and salts in urine.

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Hypercalciuria

A condition where the urine contains a high level of calcium, contributing to kidney stone formation.

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Hyperoxaluria

A condition where the urine contains a high level of oxalates, contributing to kidney stone formation.

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Kidney Stone Formation

The process where crystals in the urine grow over time and form kidney stones.

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Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood.

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Glomerulus

A cluster of capillaries within the nephron, where filtration occurs.

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Bowman's capsule

A thin-walled sac surrounding the glomerulus, collecting the filtered fluid.

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Glomerular filtration pressure

The pressure difference between the afferent and efferent arterioles, essential for filtration.

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Podocytes

Specialized cells surrounding the glomerular capillaries, regulating what enters the filtrate.

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Renal tubule

The portion of the nephron beyond the Bowman's capsule, responsible for reabsorption and secretion.

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Filtration

The process of removing waste products and excess water from the blood.

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Ultrafiltration

The passage of water and small molecules from the blood into the Bowman's capsule.

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Juxtamedullary nephrons

Nephrons with a long loop of Henle that extends deep into the medulla.

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Study Notes

Homeostasis

  • Homeostasis is a self-regulating process maintaining stability in biological systems while adapting to changes.
  • It's crucial for the continuity of life, ensuring consistent body functions in response to the environment.
  • Organisms in terrestrial and aquatic environments adapt physically and physiologically to variable conditions.
  • Maintaining internal body conditions within particular limits is essential.
  • The body's physical environment (fluids, tissues, organs, etc.) is well integrated and regulated by endocrine and nervous systems.
  • These systems coordinate functions like osmoregulation, excretion, and thermoregulation.

Elements of Homeostasis

  • Homeostatic mechanisms are based on a feedback system, maintaining normal conditions.
  • Feedback mechanisms involve receptors, a control center (CNS), and effectors.
  • Receptors detect internal and external changes and transmit information to the CNS.
  • The CNS processes this information and commands effector organs to restore normal conditions.

Feedback Systems

  • Feedback is a response within a biological system that influences its activity or productivity.
  • There are two types of feedback: positive and negative.
  • Positive feedback amplifies a change in a system.
  • Negative feedback suppresses a change in a system, bringing it back to a stable state.

Osmoregulation

  • Organisms maintain appropriate water and mineral levels for vital functions.
  • Osmoregulation is particularly important for organisms living in different environments.
  • Osmoconformers maintain internal solute concentrations similar to their external environment.
  • Osmoregulators maintain a constant internal osmotic state.
  • Freshwater animals face osmotic incursion of water, while marine animals must obtain water and excrete excessive salts.
  • Terrestrial animals need mechanisms to conserve water in hot environments.

Excretion

  • Excretion is the process of removing metabolic wastes from the body.
  • It's crucial for maintaining homeostasis, regulating osmotic pressure, and maintaining acid-base balance through handling various compounds like ammonia, urea, uric acid, and creatinine.
  • Different animals produce different nitrogenous wastes based on habitat (ammonia from aquatic organisms, urea from terrestrial mammals, uric acid from birds and reptiles).

Urinary System of Man

  • The urinary system is composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra to remove waste.
  • Kidneys filter blood, remove wastes, and maintain electrolyte and acid-base balance.
  • Blood filtration in the kidneys leads to urine formation.
  • Urine is stored in the bladder and expelled through the urethra.

Kidney transplant

  • Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy kidney from a donor is placed in a recipient with kidney failure.
  • Matching blood types and biochemical characteristics of the donor and recipient are crucial.
  • Immunosuppressant drugs are administered to prevent the recipient's immune system from rejecting the transplanted kidney.

Thermoregulation

  • Thermoregulation is a homeostatic mechanism to maintain internal body temperature in a range suitable to physiological processes.
  • Ectotherms (poikilotherms) obtain heat from their environment.
  • Endotherms (homeotherms) regulate their internal body temperature through metabolic processes.
  • Humans, being endotherms, maintain a constant body temperature through physiological and behavioral means.

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Test your knowledge on nitrogenous waste production in animals. This quiz covers the different types of nitrogenous waste, their toxicity levels, and related concepts in dialysis. Enhance your understanding of animal physiology and waste management processes.

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