Renal — Flashcards

B-cells with self-reactivity in the bone marrow are destroyed by clonal _____

PTH increases Ca2+ _____ by the kidney.

Both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are characterized by _____ urine osmolality

_____ is defined as distilled water that is free of solutes

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

How does renal insufficiency cause secondary hyperparathyroidism? (sorry) _____

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

K+ is absorbed in the _____ intestine via passive diffusion

The fraction of filtered water absorbed may be measured using the equation:_____

What is the effect of increased serum PO43- on PTH secretion?_____