Phys #18 renal potassium.txt

What is the affect of epinephrine on alpha cells?

Hyperkalemia: Release of K from cells
What is the effect of epi on Beta cells?

Hypokalemia: cause reuptake of K into cells
What is the effect of insulin on Potassium?

Intake into cells (after eating)
What is the function of Aldosterone on Potassium?

uptake into tubular system (Na/K-ATPase)
What is another term for hyperkalemia?

acidosis
What is another term for Hypokalemia?

Alkalosis
What cells are responsible for the H/K exchanger to reabsorb K?

Alpha-intercalated cells
What cells perform K-secretion?

Principal cells (via Na/K-ATPase)
What are two

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Phys #18 renal potassium.txt

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