Renal Physiology

Questions

1. Outline the role of the kidney in the regulation of body water. (03B14)
2. Describe the functions of the loop of Henle, including the physiological mechanisms involved. (03A16)
3. Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B,02A6)
4. Explain how the kidney handles glucose. Describe the physiological consequences of glycosuria. (01B6) (99B4)
5. Describe the factors governing glomerular filtration rate. (00B8) (98A5)
6. List the hormones that regulate renal tubular reabsorption and describe their action and site of action. (00A7)
7. Outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of total body water. (99B4) (95A9)
8. Describe the concept of renal clearance and its use to estimate glomerular filtration rate. (98B1)
9. Describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback. (98B3)
10. Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock. (95B2)
11. Explain the mechanisms involved in sodium handling by the kidney. (94A3)
12. Describe how the body detects and responds to water deficit (01A, 05A)

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Past paper questions according to Brisbane Short Course May 2005

1. Describe the functions of the loop of Henle, including the physiological mechanisms involved (March 2003)
2. Briefly outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of body water (March 1995)
3. Outline the role of the kidneys in the regulation of body water (July 1999, Sept 2003)
4. Describe how the body detects and responds to water deficit (March 2001, March 2005)
5. Explain the physiological processes which cause oliguria in response to hypovolaemic shock (Aug 1995, March 2002)
6. Describe the factors governing glomerular filtration rate (March 1998, July 2000)
7. Write notes on measurement of glomerular filtration rate (March 1989)
8. Discuss factors which determines the rate of formation and composition of glomerular filtrate (Sept 1985, 40 min essay)
9. Give an account of the Starling's forces within the capillary circulation. Include a specific reference to pulmonary and glomerular capillaries (July 1991, 40 min essay)
10. Write notes on regulation of renal blood flow (March 1989)
11. Write short notes on regulation of renal blood flow (March 1985)
12. Explain the mechanisms involved in sodium handling by the kidney (March 1994)
13. Explain how the kidney handles glucose. Describe the physiological consequences of glycosuria (March 1999, Sept 2001, March 2004)
14. Describe the concept of renal clearance and its use to estimate glomerular filtration rate (Aug 1998, March 2004)
15. Write short notes on renal clearance (Feb 1990)
16. Describe the process of tubuloglomerular feedback (Aug 1998)
17. Write notes on anti-diuretic hormones (March 1988)
18. Write short notes on the effects of aldosterone (Sept 1984)
19. List the hormones that regulate renal tubular reabsorption and describe their action and site of action (March 2000)
20. Briefly describe the functions of renin and angiotensin (Sept 2002)
21. Briefly describe the secretion and functions of renin and angiotensin (Aug 2004)