Topics
Control of
Water
Na+
K+
H+
Ca2+
PO4
Mg
Urea
Regulation of
GFR
RBF
ADH
Aldosterone
Rinin, AII
Blood pressure
Others
Erythropoiesis
VitD
Questions
- Outline the role of the kidney in the regulation of body water. (03B14)
- Describe the functions of the loop of Henle, including the physiological mechanisms involved. (03A16)
- Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B,02A6)
- Explain how the kidney handles glucose. Describe the physiological consequences of glycosuria. (01B6) (99B4)
- Describe the factors governing glomerular filtration rate. (00B8) (98A5)
- List the hormones that regulate renal tubular reabsorption and describe their action and site of action. (00A7)
- Outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of total body water. (99B4) (95A9)
- Describe the concept of renal clearance and its use to estimate glomerular filtration rate. (98B1)
- Describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback. (98B3)
- Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B2)
- Explain the mechanisms involved in sodium handling by the kidney. (94A3)
Describe how the body detects and responds to water deficit (01A, 05A)