Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What sort of nephrotoxicity can gentamicin cause? and how does it present
A
Acute tubular necrosis-
Brown granular cast
2
Q
What is seen in nephritic syndrome?
A
Red cell casts
3
Q
What is seen in urine analysis if someone develops hypovolaemic shock?
A
increased specific gravity (as water retention occurs in an attempt to maintain circulating volume
4
Q
Where is renin released from?
A
renal juxtaglomerular cells in response to reduced renal perfusion
5
Q
Contents of adrenal cortex and what hormones do they release
A
GFR-ACD
Glomerulosa - aldosterone
Fasciculate - cortisol (does the negative feedback)
reticularlis - DHEA and anhydrogen
6
Q
What does aromatase mean?
A
converstion of testosterone to oestradiol
