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Urinary System (Downstream Effects ((((((((((((Effects of DM II: Can cause…
Urinary System
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Nephron Structure
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Used to separate: water, ions, and small molecules from the blood; filter out waste and toxins.
General Functions
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- Control levels of electrolytes and metabolites.
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- Eliminate waste from the body.
Osteoporosis
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Treatment: medications, healthy diet, and weight bearing exercises that help strengthen the bones.
Prevention: Get enough calcium and vitamin D, engae in regular exercise, and avoid smoking.
Filtration of Nephron
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This process is meant to filter excess fluid and waste products so they may be eliminated from your body.
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Hypertension
Hypertension: a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high (high blood pressure.)
Treatment: Self care and Medications ie. Angiotensin II, Diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and renin inhibitors.
Prevention: Being at a healthy weight, managing stress, getting regular exercise, and limiting alcohol intake.
Reabsorption of Nephron
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During this process, almost all water, glucose, potassium, and amino acids reenter the blood via the renal tubules.
Type 2 Diabetes (DM II)
Prevention: Eating Healthy foods, watching weight gain, and getting active.
Symptoms: increased thirst, frequent urination,fatigue, blurred vision, and slow healing sores.
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Secretion
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Secreted Substances include: potassium ions, hydrogen ions, some xenobiotics.
This process is responsible for transport of certain molecules out of the blood back into the urine.
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