Notes in Basic Renal and Cardiac Development

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Published 09/21/2023 Three key functions of the nephron
Published 09/21/2023 Main components of the glomerular filtration barrier
Published 09/21/2023 Role of glomerular filtration
Published 09/21/2023 {{c1::Ultrafiltrate}} defines whatever passes from blood through the glomerular filtration barrier into the Bowman's capsule. 
Published 09/21/2023 Glomerular filtration barrier selectively filters based on: {{c1::charge}}, {{c1::size}}, and {{c1::transcapillary pressure}}
Published 09/21/2023 Hemorrhage -> {{c1::low}} blood volume -> {{c1::low}} cardiac output -> {{c1::decreased}} transcapillary pressure -> {{c1::decreased}} fil…
Published 09/21/2023 carbonic anhydrase function in kidney
Published 09/21/2023 Explain on Na-H exchanger and Na-bicarb co transporters are linked.
Published 09/21/2023 The bulk of water is reabsorbed in the {{c1::proximal convoluted tubule}} through the activity of {{c1::aquaporin 1}}, which {{c1::is not}} hormo…
Published 09/21/2023 SGLT Transporter function 
Published 09/21/2023 {{c1::Na/K ATPase}} generates an electrochemical gradient essential for solute transport
Published 09/21/2023 Acetazolamide inhibits {{c1::cardiac anhydrase}} -> {{c1::increasing}} pH of urine-> {{c1::increasing}} urine output 
Published 09/21/2023 Thick ascending (Loop of Henle) is {{c1::impermeable}} to water
Published 09/21/2023 Na-K-2Cl Transporter 
Published 09/21/2023 ROMK Channel
Published 09/21/2023 Loop Diuretics MOA
Published 09/21/2023 Na/Cl transporter
Published 09/21/2023 Thiazide MOA
Published 09/21/2023 Aldosterone function in collecting duct
Published 09/21/2023 {{c2::Hyperaldosteronism}} is associated with {{c1::hypokalemia}} due to increased urinary excretion of {{c3::potassium}}. 
Published 09/21/2023 Distal water regulation {{c1::is}} hormonally regulated and control presence/absence of {{c1::aquaporin 2}}
Published 09/21/2023 More ADH -> {{c1::more}} aquaporin 2 -> {{c1::more}} water reabsorption
Published 09/21/2023 Net loss of water while maintaining normal sodium resorption -> {{c1::hypernatremia}}
Published 09/21/2023 Which portion of the nephron is most susceptible to hypoxia/ischemia?
Published 09/21/2023 Key steps of cardiac development 
Published 09/21/2023 Formation of primary heart field
Published 09/21/2023 Formation of paired endocardial heart tubes
Published 09/21/2023 Lateral folding of embryone (key cardiac events)
Published 09/21/2023 Craniocaudal folding of embryo
Published 09/21/2023 What is each numbered region and what does it mature into?
Published 09/21/2023 The {{c1::atrioventricular canal}} between the {{c2::primitive atria and primitive ventricles}} matures into the {{c3::mitral and tricuspid valves&nbs…
Published 09/21/2023 {{c1::Endocardial cushions}} form the {{c2::valves}} and the {{c2::septa}} of the mature heart
Published 09/21/2023 What are structures 1 and 2?
Published 09/21/2023 What is structure 3?
Published 09/21/2023 What is structure 4?
Published 09/21/2023 What is structure 5?
Published 09/21/2023 Explain the process of atrial septation.
Published 09/21/2023 {{c1::Shunts}} are {{c2::abnormal pathways for blood flow in the heart}}
Published 09/21/2023 Process of great artery septation
Published 09/21/2023 Atrial mass divided into left and right regions due to {{c1::endocardial cushions}} and {{c1::septum primum/secundum}}
Published 09/21/2023 Left and right ventricles are separated by {{c1::muscular}} and {{c1::membranous ventricular septa}}
Published 09/21/2023 Three adaptations of the fetal circulatory system
Published 09/21/2023 {{c1::Foramen ovale}} bypasses the {{c2::lungs}} by shunting blood from {{c3::the RA to LA }}
Published 09/21/2023 The {{c3::ductus arteriosus}} connects the {{c1::fetal pulmonary artery to the aorta}} allows oxygenated blood to bypass {{c2::the lungs. }}
Published 09/21/2023 {{c2::Ductus venosus}} allows oxygenated blood in the umbilical vein to bypass the {{c1::liver}}
Published 09/21/2023 What changes happen immediately after birth to the fetal circulation/respiration?
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