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What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidneys?
Which of the following regulates the glomerular filtration rate?
Which of the following regulates the glomerular filtration rate?
What is the primary function of the renal tubules?
What is the primary function of the renal tubules?
What is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate acid-base balance?
What is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate acid-base balance?
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What is a common cause of renal disease?
What is a common cause of renal disease?
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What is the result of the kidneys' inability to regulate electrolyte balance?
What is the result of the kidneys' inability to regulate electrolyte balance?
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What is the term for elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine?
What is the term for elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine?
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What is the mechanism by which the kidneys regulate blood pressure?
What is the mechanism by which the kidneys regulate blood pressure?
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Study Notes
Renal Function
- The kidneys regulate electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure
- They filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, excreting them in the urine
- The kidneys also produce hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce red blood cells, and maintain strong bones
Glomerular Filtration
- The glomerulus is a network of capillaries that filters the blood
- The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the rate at which the kidneys filter waste and excess fluids
- GFR is regulated by:
- Afferent arterioles (vasodilation increases GFR, vasoconstriction decreases GFR)
- Efferent arterioles (vasoconstriction increases GFR, vasodilation decreases GFR)
Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- The renal tubules reabsorb electrolytes, water, and nutrients back into the bloodstream
- The renal tubules secrete waste and excess ions into the urine
- Reabsorption and secretion are regulated by:
- Hormones (e.g. aldosterone, parathyroid hormone)
- Electrolyte concentrations in the blood
Renal Blood Flow
- Renal blood flow is regulated by:
- Autoregulation (intrinsic mechanisms that maintain constant blood flow)
- Neural control (sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems)
- Hormonal control (e.g. renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)
Acid-Base Regulation
- The kidneys regulate acid-base balance by:
- Excreting excess hydrogen ions in the urine
- Reabsorbing bicarbonate ions in the renal tubules
- The kidneys respond to changes in blood pH by:
- Increasing or decreasing hydrogen ion excretion
- Increasing or decreasing bicarbonate ion reabsorption
Renal Pathophysiology
- Renal disease can lead to:
- Azotemia (elevated blood urea nitrogen)
- Uremia (elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine)
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Acid-base disturbances
- Common causes of renal disease include:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Renal artery stenosis
Renal Function
- Kidneys regulate electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure through filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
- Filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, excreting them in urine
- Producing hormones that regulate blood pressure, produce red blood cells, and maintain strong bones
Glomerular Filtration
- Glomerulus is a network of capillaries that filters the blood
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measures the rate of waste and excess fluid filtration
- GFR regulation involves:
- Afferent arteriole vasodilation (increases GFR) and vasoconstriction (decreases GFR)
- Efferent arteriole vasoconstriction (increases GFR) and vasodilation (decreases GFR)
Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- Renal tubules reabsorb electrolytes, water, and nutrients back into the bloodstream
- Renal tubules secrete waste and excess ions into the urine
- Regulation involves:
- Hormones such as aldosterone and parathyroid hormone
- Electrolyte concentrations in the blood
Renal Blood Flow
- Regulated by:
- Autoregulation (intrinsic mechanisms maintaining constant blood flow)
- Neural control (sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems)
- Hormonal control (e.g. renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)
Acid-Base Regulation
- Kidneys regulate acid-base balance by excreting excess hydrogen ions in urine and reabsorbing bicarbonate ions
- Response to changes in blood pH involves:
- Adjusting hydrogen ion excretion
- Adjusting bicarbonate ion reabsorption
Renal Pathophysiology
- Renal disease leads to:
- Azotemia (elevated blood urea nitrogen)
- Uremia (elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine)
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Acid-base disturbances
- Common causes of renal disease include:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Renal artery stenosis
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Learn about the functions of the kidney, including regulation of electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure, as well as glomerular filtration rate and its role in waste removal.
