Acid-Base Regulation by the Kidneys — Flashcards

Acid-Base Regulation by the Kidneys — Flashcards

Acid-Base Regulation by the Kidneys — Flashcards
#1

PCT cells are involved in sustaining _____ which increases solute and water reabsorption in response to increased GFR.

#2

As pH of the tubular fluid _____, the excretion of H+ as NH4+ increases

#3

If the patient of diabetes mellitus (1 or 2) has type IV renal tubular acidosis, they will present with _____ excretion of ammonia in the urine

#4

_____ renal tubular acidosis is due to a defect in the ability of -intercalated cells to secrete H+

#5

HCO3- is transported from the cells of proximal tubule into the blood by _____ cotransport and Cl--HCO3- exchange

#6

Carbonic Anhydrase _____ is present on the inside of the PCT tubular cell

#7

_____ renal tubular acidosis is also known as type 4 RTA

#8

Carbonic Anhydrase _____ is present on the luminal side of the PCT tubular cell

#9

What formula is used to calculate clearance? _____

#10

What equation may be used to calculate free-water clearance (CH2O)? _____

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