KROK 1 2007 – Question 156 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology

On the 6th day of treatment a patient with acute renal insufficiency developed polyuria. Diuresis intensification at the beginning of polyuria stage of acute renal insufficiency is caused by:

  1. A. Renewal of filtration in nephrons
  2. B. Growth of natriuretic factor
  3. C. Reduction of aldosteron content in plasma
  4. D. Volume expansion of circulating blood
  5. E. Reduction of vasopressin content in plasma
Hint

Think about which basic step of urine formation recovers first in the damaged nephrons, before the tubules regain their ability to reabsorb water and sodium.

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