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How does the compensatory metabolic acidosis is achieved ?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
1. Decrease HCO3- reabsorption (less base in body) 2. Decrease H+ secretion (more acid)Continue reading
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On what cells does aldosterone act to increase Na reabsorption?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
In the collecting tubules; principal cells (where Na is reabsorbed in exchange for K) and intercalated cells (where Na is reabsorbed in exchange for H)Continue reading
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Renal papillary necrosis is seen in what diseases?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
DM, acute pyelonephritis, and sickle cell anemiaContinue reading
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What are the two types of calcium stones?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Oxalate and PhosphateContinue reading
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A decrease in GFT subsequently lead also to a decrease in ________, unless compensated by modifying the RPF.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Filtration fractionContinue reading
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Type 4 RTA is seen with _____________________, contrary to Type 1 and Type 2 RTA.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
HyperkalemiaContinue reading
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What is the immediate effect of renal artery stenosis?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Renal hypoperfusionContinue reading
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Pre-existing anti-ABO antibodies that bind antigens on transfused donor erythrocytes.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Acute Hemolytic Transfusion reactionContinue reading
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PAH is not
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Absorbed by any part of the of the nephron, and is secreted into the nephron entirely by the proximal tubule.Continue reading
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What are common causes of RBC casts?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Glomerular inflammation (nephritic syndrome), ischemia, or malignant hypertensionContinue reading