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Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... and their Functions ... organic acids and bases ... (DCT) - Active ... #Pathophysiology
Major Physiological Effects of Angiotensin II

Altered Peripheral Resistance
I. Direct vasoconstriction
II. Enhancement of peripheral noradrenergic
neurotransmission:
  A.
Altered Renal Function ... reabsorption in proximal tubule ... excretion in distal nephron ... AngiotensinII #Pathophysiology ... #Action
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... filtration rate by tubulo-glomerular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Pathophysiology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... blood pressure: Active ... mineralocorticoid-like effect ... diarrhea, Kidney tubular ... #causes #urinary
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... mineralocorticoid-like effect ... the indicated causes ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Causes of Metabolic ... vomiting/ nasogastric suction ... diuretics after renal tubule ... diuretic effect ... thiazide-sensitive site