6. Acid Secretion by the Kidney
Fluids & electrolytes
RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS. A 35 year old woman, a nursing home assistant, presents with chronic acidosis that is difficult to manage. Lab evaluation showed.
H + Homeostasis by the Kidney. H + Homeostasis Goal: To maintain a plasma (ECF) pH of approximately 7.4 (equivalent to [H + ] = 40 nmol/L Action needed:
Renal Tubular Acidosis. Normal Renal Function Proximal Tubule Reabsorption: HCO 3 - (90%) – carbonic anhydrase calcium glucose Amino acids NaCl, water.
KIDNEY FUNCTION TESTING DR. MALIK ALQUB MD. PHD..
Got Aldosterone?. Aldosterone Synthesis Aldosterone is produced in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal gland The enzyme aldosterone synthase encoded by.
Physiology/Pathophysiology of the Digestive System 49.728 Physiology/Pathophysiology for Nurses.
Plant Nutrition Chapter 37. Nutritional Needs Autotrophic does not mean autonomous Plants need… – sun as an energy source – inorganic compounds as raw.
Regulation of [H + ] Acid-Base Physiology.. pH vs [H + ]
Biochemistry of Addison’s Disease. ANATOMICALLY: The adrenal gland is situated on the anteriosuperior aspect of the kidney and receives its blood supply.
Plant Nutrition. Nutritional needs Autotrophic does not mean autonomous… plants need… sun as an energy source inorganic compounds as raw materials: