L5: Water transport in the kidney I

Question 1

Reproduce a diagram showing the glomerular capillaries and its surrounding structures

Answer 1

z

Question 2

How are amino acids reabsorbed in the kidney tubules?

Answer 2

Via Na+-Amino acid symporters -> Diffuse into renal interstitial fluid

Question 3

Which substance gets excreted by the highest ratio of TF/P?

Answer 3

Inulin

Question 4

Substances with TF/P ratio >1

Answer 4

Inulin, Cl-, Na+

Question 5

Substances with TF/P ratio <1

Answer 5

Bicarbonate, amino acids, glucose