In principal cells, increased ENaC activity (due to aldosterone) causes increased lumen _____ (charge)
Fat-soluble deficiencies may occur with syndromes that cause _____ (e.g. cystic fibrosis and sprue)
How does osmolarity change with excessive NaCl intake? _____
Proximal renal tubular acidosis is characterized by a urine pH _____ 5.5
Through which secondary messenger(s) does the ADH-bound V2 receptor propagate its signal?_____
The Na+-K+ ATPase is located on the _____ membrane of the thick ascending limb (loop of Henle)
The _____ component of pancreatic secretion is secreted by ductal and centroacinar cells
The cAMP generated as a result of the action of PTH on the proximal tubule is excreted in the _____
K+ channels on the luminal membrane of the principal cells of the collecting duct _____ K+ (absorb or secrete)
In response to increased Na+ intake (and ECF volume), there is _____ peritubular capillary oncotic pressure
Renal blood flow distribution
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Proximal tubule reabsorption
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Loop of Henle function
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Distal tubule and collecting duct function
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Concentration and dilution of urine
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Countercurrent multiplication system
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Sodium handling along the nephron
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Potassium balance and regulation
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Calcium and phosphate handling
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Magnesium handling
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Water balance and osmoregulation
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Diuretic mechanisms of action
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Integrated nephron function
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