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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Juxtaglomerular Cells}} – Cells in the kidney that synthesize, store, and secretes renin when blood pressure decreases} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Glomerular Filtration:}} \newline • Filtration occurs in the renal corpuscles \newline • Water and small molecules move from the glomerulus to the Bowman's capsule while large molecules and blood cells remain in the glomerular blood.  \newline - Afferent and efferent arteriole \newline • Substances are filtered out due to {\bf{high blood pressure}}  \newline • This pushes all plasma molecules (Water, Na+, Cl, glucose, nutrients) out of the capillaries \& into the capsule. This is {\bf{Filtrate}}.}  \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}• Glomerular Capsule then becomes the Proximal Convoluted Tubule. \{\{nl\}\}• Surrounded by peritubular capillary network \{\{nl\}\}• Microvilli line lumen tubules to increase surface area \{\{nl\}\} • 60-70\% of reabsorption occurs in the proximal tubule for reabsorption \{\{nl\}\} - Water, nutrients, salt, are reabsorbed \{\{nl\}\}- Most metabolic wastes, some salt and some water are not reabsorbed \{\{nl\}\} • Reabsorption can occur by diffusion, active transport or facilitated transport} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}•Distal Convoluted Tubule  \{\{nl\}\}•Hormonal regulation affects the remaining reabsorption of ions and water.  \{\{nl\}\}•Potassium, H+ ions, penicillin, creatinine (waste product) are actively transported out of the blood capillaries and into the tubule.  \{\{nl\}\}•Uric acid is also secreted into the tubules to be excreted in the urine. An excess of uric acid can cause gout or kidney stones} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Collecting Duct: }}} \tn 
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}•The distal tubule joins with the other distal tubules to form a collecting duct \{\{nl\}\}•Water continues to leave through the collecting duct to be reabsorbed into the blood if ADH is present} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Antidiuretic Hormone}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Water absorption is regulated by antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which opens up more aquaporins in the collecting duct} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	ADH is secreted by the pituitary gland when our fluid intake is low – at night, in the summer} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Juxtaglomerular Cells}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	In the arteriole wall the granular cells – {\bf{Juxtaglomerular cells (JG)}} – are enlarged smooth muscle cells that have secretory granules that contain the hormone renin – part of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) – It increases Blood Pressure (increase salt and water)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	The JG cells are mechanoreceptors (they sense BP) in the afferent arteriole – responds to changes in blood pressure.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	The {\bf{macula densa}} is a group of tall, closely packed cells located adjacent to the JG cells.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	The macula densa cells are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in NaCl content of the filtrate} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	These cells work in tandem and are critical regulators of the blood pressure \{\{nl\}\} - Measures sodium content \{\{nl\}\} - Responds to changes in salt concentration} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Maintain acid-base Balance of Blood}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•Homeostatic mechanism \{\{nl\}\}•The kidneys maintain balance by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing the bicarbonate ions \{\{nl\}\}•This acid-base balance helps maintain a blood pH of 7.4.  \{\{nl\}\}•Narrow Range -\textgreater{} 7.35 – 7.45} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{How is it Maintained:}}  \{\{nl\}\}•Buffers are chemical or a combination of chemicals that can take up excess H+ (more acidic in blood) or excess OH-(more basic in blood) \{\{nl\}\}•The respiratory centre in the brain can increase breathing rate if the buffers cannot maintain pH. The kidneys are responsible for maintaining blood pH.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Kidney Disease}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the most common disease and leads to kidney failure} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•Primary causes are hypertension and diabetes.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	CKD is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Kidney function can be determined by the {\bf{glomerular filtration rate}} (GFR). As kidney disease progresses, GFR decreases.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Kidney function can also be determined by testing for urine albumin} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	If urine contains protein, kidney damage is present} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Once kidney failure occurs, the only treatment options are {\bf{dialysis}} or a {\bf{kidney transplant}}.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Kidney Stones}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Kidney Stones affect 10\% of the population} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Most common cause is excess uric acid or calcium-oxalate precipitation•	Most common cause is excess uric acid or calcium-oxalate precipitation} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Small stones often pass without treatment. Large kidney stones may need to be removed with surgery} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Overall Process}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Glomerular capsule holds the knot of capillaries called {\bf{glomerulus.}} \{\{nl\}\} •	The capillaries allow fluid, waste product, ions, etc., to pass from the blood into the capsule. This is called {\bf{filtrate.}} It's sent along the long renal tubule. – Glomerular Filtration} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	The filtrate flows through the {\bf{proximal convoluted tubule (Renal Cortex)}}that is made up of epithelial layer with a border of microvilli to allow reabsorption of filtrate components. \{\{nl\}\} •	 Filtrate continues down to the {\bf{Loop of henle (dips into the Renal Medulla then back to the cortex)}} where the descending limb pushes water out and the ascending limb pushes salt out. – {\bf{Tubular Reabsorption}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{•	Remaining filtrate goes to the {\bf{distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts}} where the filtrate is now officially urine.  - {\bf{Tubular Secretion}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Extra terms}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Aldosterone}} - A steroid hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in and releasing potassium from the body. Too much aldosterone can cause high blood pressure and a build-up of fluid in body tissues.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Angiotensin II}} -  Causes the muscular walls of small arteries (arterioles) to constrict (narrow), increasing blood pressure. Angiotensin II also triggers your adrenal glands to release aldosterone and your pituitary gland to release antidiuretic hormone} \tn 
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