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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The principal cells are the primary sites of action of the potassium-sparing diuretics, including spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride, and triamterene

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Intercalated cells play a major role in acid-base regulation and constitute 30 to 40 percent of the cells in the collecting tubules and collecting ducts

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

There are two types of intercalated cells: type A and type B

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Type A intercalated cells  secrete hydrogen ions by a hydrogen-ATPase transporter and by a hydrogen-potassium-ATPase transporter are especially important in eliminating hydrogen ions while reabsorbing bicarbonate in acidosis

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Type B intercalated cells have functions opposite to those of type A cells and secrete bicarbonate into the tubular lumen while reabsorbing hydrogen ions in alkalosis

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The changes in osmolality and volume in the collecting ducts depend on the amount of vasopressin acting on the ducts.