Renal — Flashcards

Renal — Flashcards

Renal — Flashcards

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#171

Renal blood flow (RBF) is calculated using the equation: RBF = _____

#172

Why do patients with diabetes mellitus present with polyuria and polydipsia? _____

#173

What is the effect of hyperglycemia on serum sodium levels? _____

#174

The thick ascending limb (of Henle) normally reabsorbs approximately _____% of the filtered Na+

#175

At the _____ flow rates, saliva is most similar to plasma (high Na+ and Cl-, low K+)

#176

What type of transport mechanism is Na+/glucose cotransport? _____

#177

_____ is a neurotransmitter that may be secreted by cells of the PCT of the nephron

#178

The thin descending limb absorbs water _____

Hint: actively or passively

#179

What effect does vitamin A deficiency have on the immune system? _____

#180

Solutes such as NaCl and mannitol do not cross cell membranes and are thus confined to the _____ fluid compartment

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