24 Questions
What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?
Escherichia Coli (E Coli)
Which symptom is characteristic of pyelonephritis?
Blood in urine (hematuria)
What is a diagnostic test for glomerulonephritis?
Abdominal CT scan
Which condition leads to massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and generalized edema?
Nephrotic Syndrome
What causes COCA-COLA COLORED URINE as a symptom?
Acute kidney infection
When does Acute Glomerulonephritis primarily occur?
7-12 days after streptococcal infection
What is the primary function of the kidney?
To filter the blood and balance body fluids
Which component of the kidney releases RENIN to initiate the RAAS system?
Juxtaglomerular (JG) Complex
What is the medical term for passing urine?
Micturition
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Back of the upper abdomen (retroperitoneal)
What is the main function of the Glomerulus in the kidney?
A network of capillaries for filtration
Which term refers to the inability to control urination?
Urinary incontinence
What is the function of vitamin D mentioned in the text?
Regulate calcium deposits in bone
What does foamy or bubbly urine indicate according to the text?
Proteinuria
Which test measures how well the kidneys are filtering impurities?
GFR
What are kidney stones referred to in the text?
Renal calculi
What are the symptoms of nephrolithiasis according to the text?
Fever, chills, back & flank pain, hematuria
What is the non-invasive medical treatment for kidney stones mentioned in the text?
Lithotripsy
What is the main cause of chronic kidney disease as mentioned in the text?
Glomerulonephritis
How is renal failure defined in the text?
Inability to remove metabolic end products from the blood
What is considered a diagnostic criteria for End Stage Renal Disease?
GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of kidney diseases as stated in the text?
Increased red blood cell production
What is a common treatment option for kidney disease mentioned in the text?
Transplantation
Among the mentioned causes, what are the two main causes of kidney disease as per the text?
Hypertension & Autoimmune disorders
Explore the structure and function of the kidney, including the location, blood supply, and components such as the glomerulus, renal pyramids, cortex, and medulla. Learn about the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
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