Renal Autoregulation and Mechanisms
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What effect does increased blood pressure have on the afferent arteriole (AA) according to the provided information?

  • It causes the AA to constrict, decreasing glomerular blood flow. (correct)
  • It has no effect on the AA, thus no change to glomerular blood flow.
  • It causes the AA to relax, increasing glomerular blood flow.
  • It initially causes the AA to constrict, but then it is followed by dilation.

    • How does a decrease in blood pressure affect the smooth muscle cells of the afferent arteriole (AA)?

  • It causes an initial increase in sodium and calcium, followed by a decrease.
  • It leads to increased sodium entry and calcium release, causing contraction of the smooth muscle.
  • It has no effect on sodium or calcium, thus no effect on the smooth muscle.
  • It leads to decreased sodium entry and calcium release, causing relaxation of the smooth muscle. (correct)

    • According to the information, what is the immediate effect of afferent arteriole (AA) vasoconstriction on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

  • An initial increase, followed by a decrease in GFR.
  • An immediate increase in the GFR.
  • No change in GFR.
  • An immediate decrease in the GFR. (correct)

    • What is the role of stretch-sensitive sodium channels in the smooth muscle of the afferent arteriole during high blood pressure?

    <p>They increase sodium entry, leading to contraction of the smooth muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism?

    <p>To maintain a stable glomerular filtration rate in response to blood pressure changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adenosine on the afferent arteriole?

    <p>Vasoconstriction, leading to decreased glomerular blood flow (GBF).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the macula densa detects decreased NaCl in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT), what response could be expected?

    <p>Release of PGI2 and nitric oxide (NO), leading to afferent arteriole vasodilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increased blood pressure (BP) affect the amount of NaCl filtered by the kidney?

    <p>Increased BP leads to increased GFR and increased NaCl filtration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of juxtaglomerular (JG) cells in response to adenosine?

    <p>JG cells are inhibited, leading to decreased renin release due to adenosine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if NaCl transporters in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) become saturated?

    <p>NaCl escapes to the loop of Henle (LH) and then to the distal convoluted tubule (DCT).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of renal autoregulation?

    <p>To modify blood flow and urine production within the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an intrinsic mechanism involved in renal autoregulation?

    <p>The myogenic mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'myogenic' refer to in the context of renal autoregulation?

    <p>The muscles of the afferent arteriole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) represent?

    <p>The pressure inside the capillaries pushing substances out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When blood pressure increases, what is the effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>GFR increases due to increased GHP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what can occur if there is a significant decrease in blood pressure (↓BP)?

    <p>A risk of kidney injury due to reduced urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the kidney in relation to glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>The kidney modulates GFR to prevent it from being too excessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an extrinsic mechanism of renal autoregulation?

    <p>Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-ADH system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (EPI) on the heart's nodal system during a sympathetic response?

    <p>Increase in heart rate and stroke volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the effect of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation on afferent and efferent arterioles?

    <p>Vasoconstriction, leading to decreased GBF and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direct impact of increased systemic vascular resistance (SVR) due to sympathetic activation?

    <p>Increase in blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) influence juxtaglomerular (JG) cells?

    <p>It stimulates renin release by activating β1 receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If blood pressure is high, what change does the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) induce, compared to situations with low blood pressure?

    <p>It induces the exact opposite effects that occurs when blood pressure is low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of sympathetic nervous system activation on blood pressure?

    <p>Decrease in systemic vascular resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physiological trigger that initiates the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) response as described in the text?

    <p>Decreased blood pressure detected by baroreceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do chronotropic and inotropic effects, caused by NE and EPI, influence heart function?

    <p>Chronotropic changes affect heart rate, and inotropic changes affect contractility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cranial nerves IX and X in the sympathetic nervous system response to low blood pressure?

    <p>They detect low blood pressure and send signals to the medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a sympathetic crisis, the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) may not respect the kidneys, what does this imply?

    <p>The SNS prioritizes the maintenance of blood pressure even at the expense of kidney function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when mean arterial pressure (MAP) falls below 65 mmHg?

    <p>Kidneys may become ischemic, affecting urine output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is released by the juxtaglomerular cells in response to low blood pressure?

    <p>Renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary actions of angiotensin II?

    <p>Stimulate ADH release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does angiotensin II affect the systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?

    <p>It increases the SVR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism does ADH employ to increase blood volume?

    <p>Acts on aquaporins to reabsorb water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does aldosterone play in blood pressure regulation?

    <p>It promotes sodium and water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ's blood flow is prioritized when mean arterial pressure is low?

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of decreased blood flow to the kidneys?

    <p>Potential kidney injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the effects of angiotensin II in the kidneys is correct?

    <p>It causes vasoconstriction of the efferent arteriole, increasing GFR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) do in response to increased blood pressure?

    <p>Inhibits ADH release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of vasodilation of the afferent arterioles in the kidney?

    <p>Increases glomerular filtration rate (GFR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism inhibits the release of renin?

    <p>Increased blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does angiotensin II increase blood pressure through the hypothalamus?

    <p>Enhances thirst response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of decreased sodium concentration detected by macula densa cells?

    <p>Stimulation of renin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with the actions of the sympathetic nervous system on blood pressure?

    <p>Increased GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is an increase in blood pressure concerning the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism?

    <p>Increased GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological response is primarily influenced by angiotensin II to elevate blood pressure?

    <p>Stimulation of thirst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does increased blood volume have on blood pressure?

    <p>It increases blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Renal Autoregulation

    • Renal autoregulation is the kidney's ability to control blood flow and urine output.
    • It adjusts blood flow to maintain a relatively constant glomerular filtration rate (GFR) despite changes in systemic blood pressure.
    • This is important to prevent excessive urine production or damage to glomerular capillaries from high blood pressure
    • Intrinsic mechanisms include myogenic and tubuloglomerular feedback.
    • Extrinsic mechanisms are the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-ADH system.

    Intrinsic Mechanisms

    • Myogenic mechanism: The smooth muscle in the afferent arteriole responds to stretch.
      • Increased blood pressure stretches the afferent arteriole, causing it to constrict, reducing blood flow to the glomerulus.
      • Decreased blood pressure causes the afferent arteriole to relax, increasing blood flow to the glomerulus.
    • Tubuloglomerular feedback: This mechanism senses changes in sodium chloride (NaCl) concentration in the distal convoluted tubule.
      • Increased NaCl content indicates increased GFR. The macula densa cells release adenosine, which constricts the afferent arteriole, decreasing GFR.
      • Reduced NaCl content (low GFR) causes the macula densa cells to release vasodilators such as nitric oxide and prostaglandin I2, causing the afferent arteriole to dilate, increasing GFR.

    Extrinsic Mechanisms

    • Sympathetic nervous system: When blood pressure drops significantly, the sympathetic nervous system.
      • Releases norepinephrine and epinephrine to constrict the afferent and efferent arterioles, reducing GFR and increasing systemic vascular resistance.
      • This redirects blood flow to vital organs. - Increased sympathetic activity will reduce blood flow to other organs and to the kidney, reducing GFR.
    • Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-ADH axis: This system acts to increase blood pressure when it is low.
      • Juxtaglomerular cells release renin in response to decreased blood pressure or blood flow.
      • Renin activates a cascade that eventually leads to the production of angiotensin II.
      • Angiotensin II stimulates vasoconstriction (especially efferent arterioles), increasing blood pressure and also increases sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys to increase blood volume.
      • ADH is also released that increases water reabsorption leading to increased blood pressure.

    Effects of Blood Pressure Changes

    • High blood pressure: Myogenic constriction and tubuloglomerular feedback mechanisms counteract the effects of high systemic blood pressure to maintain a relatively constant GFR.

    • Low blood pressure: Increased renin release and sympathetic nervous system activation cause vasoconstriction and increased sodium/water reabsorption which act to maintain blood pressure.

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