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What is the primary function of glucose-6-phosphatase (G-6-P)?
What is the primary function of glucose-6-phosphatase (G-6-P)?
Which organ is responsible for the majority of gluconeogenesis?
Which organ is responsible for the majority of gluconeogenesis?
What happens when plasma glucose concentrations exceed the renal reabsorption capacity?
What happens when plasma glucose concentrations exceed the renal reabsorption capacity?
What characterizes SGLT1 compared to SGLT2 in terms of glucose transport?
What characterizes SGLT1 compared to SGLT2 in terms of glucose transport?
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Which statement about renal glucose filtration is correct?
Which statement about renal glucose filtration is correct?
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Which SGLT transporter is primarily responsible for dietary glucose absorption?
Which SGLT transporter is primarily responsible for dietary glucose absorption?
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What percentage of renal glucose reabsorption is attributed to SGLT2?
What percentage of renal glucose reabsorption is attributed to SGLT2?
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What is the main consequence of glucosuria in uncontrolled diabetes?
What is the main consequence of glucosuria in uncontrolled diabetes?
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Which of the following accurately describes the role of the renal system in glucose homeostasis?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of the renal system in glucose homeostasis?
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What percentage of protein-free plasma is filtered by the renal corpuscle during glomerular filtration?
What percentage of protein-free plasma is filtered by the renal corpuscle during glomerular filtration?
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What is the primary function of the Sodium Glucose coTransporters (SGLTs) in renal glucose handling?
What is the primary function of the Sodium Glucose coTransporters (SGLTs) in renal glucose handling?
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Which of the following processes occurs first in the renal system?
Which of the following processes occurs first in the renal system?
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How is renal glucose reabsorption primarily quantified?
How is renal glucose reabsorption primarily quantified?
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Which statement about tubular secretion in the renal system is correct?
Which statement about tubular secretion in the renal system is correct?
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What role does gluconeogenesis play in the kidneys?
What role does gluconeogenesis play in the kidneys?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the renal system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the renal system?
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Study Notes
Renal System Function
- The renal system comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- Its primary roles include filtration, secretion, reabsorption, and maintaining:
- Water balance
- Body fluid osmolarity
- Extracellular fluid ion concentration
- Plasma volume
- Acid-base balance
- The kidneys filter the entire plasma volume (approximately 3 liters) 60 times daily.
- Excretes metabolic byproducts, foreign compounds, and produces:
- Erythropoietin
- Renin
- Active form of vitamin D
- Plays a vital role in glucose homeostasis.
Renal Processes
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Glomerular filtration:
- Protein-free plasma (20%) filters through the renal corpuscle (Bowman capsule and glomerulus) at a rate of 125 mL per minute.
- This rate is known as the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
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Tubular reabsorption:
- Valuable substances like glucose are reabsorbed in the renal tubules.
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Tubular secretion:
- Organic acids and bases are secreted into the urine at the proximal convoluted tubule.
Renal Glucose Handling
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Reabsorption:
- Glucose is reabsorbed via Sodium Glucose coTransporters (SGLTs).
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Release:
- Glucose is released into circulation through gluconeogenesis.
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Uptake:
- The kidneys utilize glucose for its energy needs.
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Gluconeogenesis:
- The synthesis of new glucose from non-carbohydrate sources like lactate, amino acids, and glycerol.
- Mediated by glucose-6-phosphatase (G-6-P).
- Occurs primarily in the liver, with the kidneys contributing a smaller percentage.
Glucose Filtration Rate
- All plasma glucose is filtered by the kidneys.
- The filtration rate depends on plasma glucose concentration:
- Higher plasma glucose concentration leads to a higher glucose filtration rate.
Glucose Titration Studies
- Glucose is the primary fuel source for neurons and the retina.
- Renal glucose filtration must be balanced by renal glucose reabsorption.
- Renal glucose handling can be assessed clinically through glucose titration studies.
- In uncontrolled diabetes, plasma glucose levels exceed reabsorption capacity, resulting in:
- Glucose in urine (glucosuria).
- Increased urine volume (polyuria).
- Increased thirst (polydipsia).
Glucose Reabsorption by SGLTs
- The SGLT family consists of six members: SGLT1, SGLT2, SGLT4, SGLT5, SGLT6, and SMIT1.
- SGLT1 and SGLT2 are primarily responsible for glucose reabsorption in the kidneys.
- SGLT1:
- Found in the intestine and kidney's late proximal tubule (S3).
- Has high affinity for glucose and galactose.
- Responsible for dietary glucose absorption and a small percentage of renal glucose reabsorption.
- SGLT2:
- Located in the kidney's early proximal tubule (S1).
- Has lower affinity for glucose than SGLT1 but a higher transport capacity.
- Responsible for around 90% of renal glucose reabsorption.
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This quiz explores the intricate functions and processes of the renal system, including glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and secretion. Gain a deeper understanding of how the kidneys regulate vital bodily functions such as water balance, ion concentration, and plasma volume. Perfect for biology students focusing on renal physiology.
