Renal — Flashcards

Parathyroid hormone is synthesized and secreted by the _____ cells of the parathyroid glands

85% of the filtered phosphate is reabsorbed in the _____

The site of action of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) is the _____ of the kidney

What is the driving force for reabsorption of NaCl in the late PCT? _____

What effect does SNS activity have on renal blood flow and GFR? _____

Which three organ systems are involved in Ca2+ homeostasis? _____

Hypovolemia or volume _____ is another potent stimulus for ADH secretion

ADH-activated V2 receptors cause translocation of _____ channels to the renal apical membrane, causing increased reabsorption of free water

Proximal renal tubular acidosis is associated with _____-kalemia

In the absence of ADH, the highest osmolarity in the nephron occurs at the _____