Anatomy of the Kidney Overview
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What is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?

  • In-dwelling catheters in the hospital
  • Escherichia Coli (E Coli) (correct)
  • Bubble baths
  • Female anatomy

Which symptom is characteristic of pyelonephritis?

  • Blood in urine (hematuria) (correct)
  • Periorbital edema
  • Painful urination (dysuria)
  • Generalized edema

What is a diagnostic test for glomerulonephritis?

  • Abdominal CT scan (correct)
  • Observation of passed stones
  • MRI
  • Blood glucose test

Which condition leads to massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and generalized edema?

<p>Nephrotic Syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes COCA-COLA COLORED URINE as a symptom?

<p>Acute kidney infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Acute Glomerulonephritis primarily occur?

<p>7-12 days after streptococcal infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kidney?

<p>To filter the blood and balance body fluids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the kidney releases RENIN to initiate the RAAS system?

<p>Juxtaglomerular (JG) Complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for passing urine?

<p>Micturition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the kidneys located in the body?

<p>Back of the upper abdomen (retroperitoneal) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Glomerulus in the kidney?

<p>A network of capillaries for filtration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the inability to control urination?

<p>Urinary incontinence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of vitamin D mentioned in the text?

<p>Regulate calcium deposits in bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does foamy or bubbly urine indicate according to the text?

<p>Proteinuria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test measures how well the kidneys are filtering impurities?

<p>GFR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are kidney stones referred to in the text?

<p>Renal calculi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of nephrolithiasis according to the text?

<p>Fever, chills, back &amp; flank pain, hematuria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the non-invasive medical treatment for kidney stones mentioned in the text?

<p>Lithotripsy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of chronic kidney disease as mentioned in the text?

<p>Glomerulonephritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is renal failure defined in the text?

<p>Inability to remove metabolic end products from the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a diagnostic criteria for End Stage Renal Disease?

<p>GFR &lt; 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of kidney diseases as stated in the text?

<p>Increased red blood cell production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common treatment option for kidney disease mentioned in the text?

<p>Transplantation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the mentioned causes, what are the two main causes of kidney disease as per the text?

<p>Hypertension &amp; Autoimmune disorders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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