Renal regulation of acid-base balance — Flashcards

Renal regulation of acid-base balance — Flashcards

Renal regulation of acid-base balance — Flashcards
#1

Decreased PCO2 (respiratory alkalosis) results in _____ HCO3- reabsorption

#2

In the _____ cells of the collecting duct, NH3 and H+ are secreted into the lumen

#3

In hyperkalemic RTA, decreased NH3 synthesis in the PCT causes decreased _____ excretion

#4

Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ excretion of fixed H+ as titratable acid and NH4+

#5

Renal compensation of respiratory alkalosis includes _____ reabsorption of "new" HCO3-

#6

In the proximal tubule, glutamate is ultimately metabolized to _____, which is reabsorbed

#7

The H+ from NH4+ (glutamine breakdown) in the proximal tubule cells is secreted into the lumen via the _____ exchanger

#8

Acid-base disturbances may affect serum K+ levels via altering activity and directionality of the _____ exchanger

#9

In _____ cells (in plasma), CO2 is combined with H2O via the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, forming H2CO3

#10

What acid-base disturbance is associated with hypokalemia? _____

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