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What occurs when Na+ excretion is less than Na+ intake?
Where does the majority of Na+ reabsorption occur?
What type of mechanism links water reabsorption to Na+ in the proximal tubule?
What fraction of Na+ reabsorption occurs in the thick ascending limb?
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Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?
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What regulates the last step of Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
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What is the physiological consequence of Na+ excretion being greater than Na+ intake?
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How is water reabsorption impacted in the proximal tubule?
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What is the primary mechanism for sodium exit across the basolateral membrane in the distal tubule?
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Which diuretics act on the Na+/K+-ATPase to decrease sodium reabsorption?
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What type of channels are responsible for sodium entry in the apical membrane of the distal tubule?
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What effect do K+ sparing diuretics like amiloride have on sodium absorption?
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How does aldosterone affect sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule and collecting duct?
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What percentage of sodium reabsorption occurs in the late distal tubule and collecting duct?
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What is the effect of thiazide diuretics on NaCl absorption?
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What is the primary purpose of K+ sparing diuretics?
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What gradient is essential for sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
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Which of the following mechanisms is used for sodium reabsorption coupled with other solutes?
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How is sodium transported out of the cell after reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
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What happens to the tubular fluid as it moves through the late proximal tubule?
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Which electrolyte predominantly drives the sodium reabsorption in the late proximal tubule?
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What role do cotransport mechanisms serve in the early proximal tubule?
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Which transporter is crucial for maintaining acid/base balance in the proximal tubule?
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What is the primary function of the early proximal tubule in sodium balance?
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What effect does aldosterone have on ENaC channel production and insertion?
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What is the function of Na+/K+-ATPase in relation to Na+-glucose cotransport?
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What occurs when solutes are transported above their tubular maximum (Tm)?
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Where does glucose reabsorption primarily occur in the nephron?
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What drives the secondary active transport of sodium in Na+-glucose cotransport?
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What happens to the filtered load of a solute below its tubular maximum?
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In what manner is sodium entered into the tubular fluid during glucose reabsorption?
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What occurs in the nephron when the transporters for a solute reach saturation?
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What does the term 'splay' refer to in the context of a glucose titration curve?
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Why does splay occur according to the information provided?
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What is the plasma glucose concentration range at which all filtered glucose is typically reabsorbed?
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In the context of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, what happens when plasma glucose levels exceed Tm?
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What is indicated by the term 'Tm' in relation to glucose reabsorption?
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What implication does a genetic abnormality in the SGLT have on glucose reabsorption?
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What happens to glucose excretion when plasma glucose levels are normal?
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Which statement correctly describes the behavior of nephrons in relation to glucose reabsorption?
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Study Notes
Sodium Balance
- When sodium intake is less than sodium excretion, the body is in a negative sodium balance, leading to sodium loss.
- When sodium intake is more than sodium excretion, the body is in a positive sodium balance, leading to sodium retention.
Sodium Reabsorption
- The majority of sodium reabsorption takes place in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), where 2/3 of sodium is reabsorbed.
- In the PCT, water reabsorption is linked to sodium reabsorption through an isosmotic mechanism.
- The thick ascending loop of Henle reabsorbs ¼ of the filtered sodium load without any water reabsorption.
- The final stage of sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting duct (CD) is regulated by aldosterone.
Early Proximal Tubule
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Most essential solutes are reabsorbed in the early proximal tubule.
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Many secondary active transporters are utilized, driven by the sodium gradient.
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Cotransport mechanisms:
- Sodium-glucose (SGLT)
- Sodium-amino acid
- Sodium-lactate, citrate, or phosphate
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Sodium moves into the cell down its electrochemical gradient coupled to these solutes (apical membrane)
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Sodium is removed from the cell via the Na+/K+ - ATPase.
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The solutes exit via facilitated diffusion.
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Sodium/Hydrogen (Na+/H+) exchanger and bicarbonate diffusion are key for acid/base balance.
Late Proximal Tubule
- This region primarily reabsorbs sodium chloride (NaCl).
- Sodium/Potassium ATPase (Na+/K+-ATPase) drives NaCl reabsorption.
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Thiazide diuretics act on this region, inhibiting NaCl absorption. Examples include:
- Chlorothiazide
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Metalozone
Late Distal Tubule & Collecting Duct
- Approximately 3% of sodium is reabsorbed in this region.
- Epithelial sodium channels (ENaCs) are present on the apical membrane.
- Sodium enters the channels down its electrochemical gradient and exits via the Na+/K+-ATPase (basolateral membrane).
- Potassium-sparing diuretics like amiloride and spironolactone inhibit sodium absorption in this region, leading to mild diuresis.
- Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in this region by:
- Increasing ENaC channel production and insertion
- Increasing Na+/K+-ATPase protein expression
Tubular Maximum (Tm)
- The maximal rate of solute transport is called Tm. Measured in mg/min.
- Saturation of transporters causes Tm.
- Below Tm, all filtered load is reabsorbed.
- Above Tm, solute is excreted.
- Tms are found in the proximal tubule.
Glucose Reabsorption
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Glucose is filtered across the glomerulus and reabsorbed in the proximal tubule through a two-step process:
- Sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT)
- Facilitated diffusion
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The energy driving this process comes from the sodium/potassium ATPase.
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The SGLT is a secondary active transport system that is saturated at a certain level.
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Splay is the portion of the titration curve where reabsorption approaches full saturation but is not quite there yet.
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Glucose excretion (glucosuria) occurs when the plasma glucose concentration exceeds the Tm.
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Heterogeneity of nephrons and differences in Tm across nephrons contribute to splay.
Glucosuria (Glucose Excretion)
- Normally, all filtered glucose is reabsorbed, with none excreted.
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus leads to increased plasma glucose concentrations, resulting in a filtered load that exceeds reabsorptive capacity. Glucose is then excreted.
- Genetic abnormalities in the SGLT (sodium-glucose cotransporter) can result in decreased Tm and glucose excretion.
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Test your knowledge on sodium balance and the mechanisms of sodium reabsorption in the kidneys. This quiz covers concepts such as negative and positive sodium balance, the role of different tubules, and the influence of aldosterone. Perfect for students studying renal physiology.