Renal — Flashcards

In **cystic fibrosis**, the loss of CFTR inhibition in the respiratory epithelium leads to increased Na+ _____ via epithelial Na+ channels (ENaC).

L-amino acids are transported from the intestinal lumen into the cells by _____-mediated cotransport

The [TF/P]PAH ratio greatly _____ over the course of the PCT

In addition to ICF and ECF, a small _____ fluid compartment consists of cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and digestive fluids

Following the thin descending limb, glomerular filtrate enters the _____

Which portion of the GI tract has the lowest rate of slow waves?_____

How does iodine enter the follicular epithelial cell (as part of thyroid hormone synthesis)? _____

Parathyroid hormone is secreted in response to increased plasma _____

Increased Na+ delivery to principal cells (e.g. thiazide and loop diuretics) causes _____ K+ secretion

Cl- is partially reabsorbed via the _____ anion exchanger in the luminal membrane of the late PCT