Kidney Function and Diabetes Nephropathy Quiz
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Kidney Function and Diabetes Nephropathy Quiz

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What is one of the main functions of the kidneys?

  • Producing red blood cells
  • Regulating heart rate
  • Producing insulin
  • Regulating blood pressure (correct)
  • What happens when the kidneys start to leak due to diabetes?

  • The filtration rate decreases
  • Useful protein is lost in the urine (correct)
  • Blood flow to the kidneys increases
  • Toxins are removed more efficiently
  • How does diabetes affect the kidneys?

  • Enhancing protein retention in the urine
  • Increasing the size of the kidney filters
  • Decreasing the blood flow to the kidneys
  • Causing the kidneys to filter too much blood (correct)
  • What is the term for having small amounts of protein in the urine?

    <p>Microalbuminuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to filtering waste products, what else do the kidneys do?

    <p>Control blood pressure and produce erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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