Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.

Session 3 - Filtration Flashcards Preview

Semester 3 - Urinary > Session 3 - Filtration > Flashcards

Flashcards in Session 3 - Filtration Deck (95)
Loading flashcards...
91

What is general overflow aminoaciduria?

• All amino acids present in urine
• Due to inadequate deamination in the liver, or increased GFR

92

When is general overflow aminaciduria often seen?

• Early pregnancy

93

What is specific overflow aminoaciduria?

• Only a specific AA is present in the urine.
• This is usually do to a genetic inability to break down one AA
• PKU
• Homocysteinuria

94

How can kidney stones develop as a result of renal aminoaciduria?

• Caused by dibasic acids, due to failure of transport system
• Cystein abnormally insoluble, and is strongly associated with kidney stone formation
• Cysteinuria associated with stone formation

FUN FACT

95

What is the difference between clearance rate and GFR?

GFR does not take into account secreted ions, but clearance rate does.

Decks in Semester 3 - Urinary Class (33):

Brainscape is a web and mobile study platform that helps you learn things faster. Our mission is to create a smarter world by simplifying and accelerating the learning process. © 2021 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions