Renal diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Where is AVP produced?
Where does it travel to?
A
In the hypothalmus
To the POSTERIOR pituitary gland
2
Q
What % of the total number of congenital forms of DI?
A
10%
3
Q
Why is the AVPR2 mutation more common in males?
A
X-linked
4
Q
When do the symptoms of congenital nephrogenic DI arise?
A
Infants
5
Q
What is the rate limiting step for water reabsorption?
A
Insertion of AQP2 into the membrane
