Renal — Flashcards

25-OH vitamin D3 is converted to 1,25 (OH)2 vitamin D3 in cells of the _____ of the nephron

_____ is defined as distilled water that is free of solutes

How does increased flow rate (e.g. diarrhea) affect K+ secretion in the colon? _____

The _____ phase of gastric HCl secretion accounts for 60% of total HCl secreted

In chronic renal failure, increased serum phosphate complexes Ca2+ and leads to decreased _____

Both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are characterized by serum osmolality _____ 290 mOsm/kg

Hypocitraturia is often associated with _____ urine pH

In the thick ascending limb, NH4+ is reabsorbed and added to the _____ gradient

The bulk of K+ reabsorption occurs in the _____ (67%)

Both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are characterized by blood hyperosmotic volume _____