Renal — Flashcards

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

The activity of the renal enzyme 1-hydroxylase is increased with _____ PTH levels

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

The _____ is the gradient of osmolarity from the cortex (300 mOsm/L) to the papilla (1200 mOsm/L)

Hypocitraturia is often associated with _____ urine pH

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

Which renal tubular defect presents similarly to chronic loop diuretic use? _____

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

K+ sparing diuretics exert their effects on the _____ (location) of the nephron