The Glomerulus and Bowman's Capsule
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of Na+ by active transportation?

  • Bowman's capsule
  • Proximal tubule (correct)
  • Loop of Henle
  • Distal tubule

    • What is the main function of the proximal tubule?

  • Filtration
  • Reabsorption of glucose and amino acids
  • Reabsorption of Na+ (correct)
  • Secretion of organic cations

    • Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of 15%-20% of the filtered Na+?

  • Distal tubule
  • Loop of Henle (correct)
  • Proximal tubule
  • Bowman's capsule

    • Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water and Na+?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major site of parathyroid hormone-regulated Ca2+ reabsorption?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nephron participates in aldosterone-mediated Na+ reabsorption?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the juxtaglomerular apparatus located?

    <p>Bowman's capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do juxtaglomerular cells contain?

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

    Which of the following is responsible for the release of renin?

    <p>Alpha adrenergic stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is angiotensinogen?

    <p>A hormone produced in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of angiotensin converting enzyme?

    <p>To convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of angiotensin II?

    <p>To regulate blood pressure and aldosterone secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the mechanism involving renin and angiotensin?

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

    What is the precursor molecule for angiotensin I?

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

    Where does the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II occur?

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

    What stimulates the secretion of aldosterone?

    <p>Angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for the reabsorption of glucose and amino acids?

    <p>Proximal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mesangial cells in the glomerulus?

    <p>Regulate filtration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does 15%-20% of the filtered Na+ get reabsorbed?

    <p>Loop of Henle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water and Na+?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major site of parathyroid hormone-regulated Ca2+ reabsorption?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the juxtaglomerular apparatus located?

    <p>Afferent arteriole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do juxtaglomerular cells contain?

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

    What is the main function of the proximal tubule?

    <p>Reabsorption of Na+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the secretion of aldosterone?

    <p>Angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the mechanism involving renin and angiotensin?

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

    Which of the following is responsible for the release of renin?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of blood delivered to the kidney in a 70 kg man?

    <p>Approximately 20%-25% of cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clearance of a substance?

    <p>The volume of blood that is completely cleared off that substance per unit time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for renal blood flow (RBF) using p-aminohippurate (PAH) clearance?

    <p>RBF = (Concentration of PAH in urine/Concentration of PAH in plasma) x Urine flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what mean arterial pressure does autoregulation of renal blood flow (RBF) occur?

    <p>80-100 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do tubuloglomerular feedback mechanisms play in maintaining constant glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>They regulate afferent arteriole tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does angiotensin II have on renal blood flow (RBF)?

    <p>It causes generalized arteriolar vasoconstriction and reduces RBF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) have on renal blood flow (RBF)?

    <p>It dilates the afferent arteriole and antagonizes the effects of norepinephrine and angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do epinephrine and norepinephrine have on renal blood flow (RBF)?

    <p>They increase afferent arteriole tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do NSAIDs have on renal blood flow (RBF)?

    <p>They block angiotensin-mediated prostaglandin synthesis and decrease RBF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nephron Structure and Function

    • Proximal Tubule: Main site for the reabsorption of Na+ via active transport; also reabsorbs glucose and amino acids.
    • Reabsorption of Na+: 15%-20% occurs in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
    • Impermeability: The thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle is impermeable to water and Na+.
    • Ca2+ Reabsorption: Major site for parathyroid hormone-regulated Ca2+ reabsorption is in the distal convoluted tubule.
    • Aldosterone Effects: Involved in Na+ reabsorption within the distal tubule and collecting ducts.

    Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

    • Location: Found at the junction of the afferent arterioles and the distal convoluted tubule.
    • Juxtaglomerular Cells: Contain specialized secretory granules for storing and releasing renin.

    Renin-Angiotensin System

    • Renin Release: Triggered by low blood pressure, low Na+ concentration, or sympathetic nervous system activity.
    • Angiotensinogen: A plasma protein that is converted to angiotensin I by renin.
    • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE): Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II mainly in the lungs.
    • Angiotensin II: Primarily functions to increase blood pressure and stimulate aldosterone secretion.
    • Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism: Describes the regulatory process involving renin release and the subsequent formation of angiotensin II.

    Other Key Components

    • Blood Delivered to Kidneys: Approximately 1.2 to 1.5 liters per minute for a 70 kg man.
    • Renal Blood Flow (RBF) Formula: RBF can be calculated using p-aminohippurate (PAH) clearance.
    • Mean Arterial Pressure for Autoregulation: Autoregulation of RBF occurs at a mean arterial pressure of approximately 80-180 mmHg.
    • Tubuloglomerular Feedback: Mechanism that maintains constant glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by adjusting RBF in response to sodium chloride concentration.
    • Effects on RBF:
      • Angiotensin II: Decreases renal blood flow by constricting efferent arterioles.
      • Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP): Increases renal blood flow by promoting vasodilation.
      • Epinephrine and Norepinephrine: Decrease renal blood flow by activating sympathetic response.
      • NSAIDs: Can impair renal blood flow by inhibiting vasodilatory prostaglandins.

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