15 Questions
How much urine is excreted by the kidneys per day?
1.5 L
What is the main function of the kidney?
Maintaining homeostatic balance with respect to fluids, electrolytes, and organic solutes
What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
Filtrating blood and blocking blood cells as well as protein
Which hormone is produced by the kidney?
Erythropoietin
What is acute renal failure characterized by?
Sudden reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Urea, uric acid, creatinine, and ammonia are the majority of solute load in the kidney's ultrafiltrate
True
The kidney produces the hormone erythropoietin
True
The kidney's ability to eliminate nitrogenous waste products is known as renal function
True
Each kidney consists of 1.5 million nephrons
False
Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is characterized by a sudden increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
False
Patients with acute renal failure usually suffer from physiologic stress.
True
The majority of solute load in the kidney's ultrafiltrate consists of urea, uric acid, creatinine, and ammonia.
True
The kidney receives 10% of cardiac output.
False
The glomerulus in the nephron filtrates blood and allows blood cells as well as protein to pass through.
False
The main function of the kidney is to maintain homeostatic balance with respect to fluids, electrolytes, and organic solutes.
True
Learn about the main function of the kidney and the role of medical nutrition therapy in kidney disease. Understand the processes of fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, and organic solute maintenance in the kidneys.
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