Renal Review.pptVIP

Renal Review Ana Ivkovic and Rahul Dave Kidney functions Primary: water regulation and electrolyte balance--homeostasis The renal system functions to maintain the intravascular volume (of body fluids) Other: Endocrine: renin, erythropoieten, calcitriol Liver-like fxns: glucose synthesis Basic Concepts Excretion = Filtration - Reabsorption + Secretion Filtration: Bowman’s capsule Reabsorption: Peritubular capillaries Secretion: Peritubular capillaries Measuring Fluid Compartments Osmolarity and Oncotic Pressure Normal plasma osmolarity = 285-290 mOsm/L Tightly controlled Osmolarity vs.