Both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are characterized by _____ urine osmolality
#2
In addition to ICF and ECF, a small _____ fluid compartment consists of cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and digestive fluids
#3
Aldosterone upregulates _____ channels on the apical membranes of the principal cells, increasing K+ excretion
#4
Which receptor does antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) bind to regulate serum osmolarity?_____
#5
ADH-activated V2 receptors cause translocation of _____ channels to the renal apical membrane, causing increased reabsorption of free water
#6
Aldosterone upregulates _____ on the apical membrane of the principal cells, increasing Na+ reabsorption
#7
The Na+ reabsorption mechanism of the thick ascending limb is _____-dependent (increased Na+ delivery causes increased reabsorption)
#8
The corticopapillary osmotic gradient is established, in part, by _____ multiplication
#9
The [TF/P]glucose and [TF/P]AA ratios _____ over the course of the PCT
#10
The outer rim of the islet of Langerhans contains mostly _____ cells
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Flashcard 1: Both central and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus are characterized by _____ urine osmolality
Answer: low
Flashcard 2: In addition to ICF and ECF, a small _____ fluid compartment consists of cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, and digestive fluids
Answer: transcellular
Flashcard 3: Aldosterone upregulates _____ channels on the apical membranes of the principal cells, increasing K+ excretion
Answer: K+
Flashcard 4: Which receptor does antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) bind to regulate serum osmolarity?_____
Answer: V2 receptors
Flashcard 5: ADH-activated V2 receptors cause translocation of _____ channels to the renal apical membrane, causing increased reabsorption of free water
Answer: aquaporin 2
Flashcard 6: Aldosterone upregulates _____ on the apical membrane of the principal cells, increasing Na+ reabsorption
Answer: ENaCs
Flashcard 7: The Na+ reabsorption mechanism of the thick ascending limb is _____-dependent (increased Na+ delivery causes increased reabsorption)
Answer: load
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Flashcard 8: The corticopapillary osmotic gradient is established, in part, by _____ multiplication
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