Physiology
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Renal — Tubular Functions by Segment
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT):
• Reabsorbs ~65% of filtered Na, water
• All glucose + amino acids + bicarbonate
• Site of: Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibition)
Loop of Henle:
• Thin descending: water out (concentrating)
• Thick ascending: Na/K/2Cl reabsorbed, water IMPERMEABLE
• Site of: Loop diuretics (furosemide)
Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT):
• Na/Cl cotransporter
• Site…
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