Lecture46: Kidney Diluting Mechanism Flashcards
1
Q
The diluting mechanism occurs if…?
A
There is Hypervolemia (haemodilution)
2
Q
Ingestion of water does what to the urine osmolarity?
A
Decreases it up to 60 units
3
Q
What is the Diluting segment of the diluting mechanism?
A
The thick ascending limb and the initial part of the DCT
4
Q
The Late DCT and CD absorb water or not?
A
They don’t
5
Q
Is the Late DCT and CD under the effect of ADH?
A
No
6
Q
The PCT tubular fluid?
A
isotonic
7
Q
What does ADH do?
A
Makes ducts permeable to water
8
Q
What does sleep do to the osmolarity?
A
Increases it
