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Kidney Functions and Related Conditions Quiz

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What is the condition characterized by increased urea and creatinine?

Hypovolaemia

Erythropoietin

Renin

Azotaemia (correct)

What is a function of the kidney?

Production of insulin

Digestion of food

Control of body fluid balance (correct)

Regulation of body temperature

What is a characteristic of Chronic Kidney Disease?

It is characterized by urethral obstruction or urinary tract rupture

It includes structural or functional abnormalities of one or both kidneys (correct)

It results in abnormal GFR, tubular function, and urine production

It lasts for less than 3 months

What is a characteristic of Pre-renal azotaemia?

Hypovolaemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Acute Kidney Injury?

It results in abnormal GFR, tubular function, and urine production Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with hypovolaemia, shock and heart failure?

Pre-renal azotaemia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result from urethral obstruction or urinary tract rupture?

Post-renal azotaemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of chronic kidney disease?

Presence of kidney damage or reduced kidney function for 3 months or longer Signup and view all the answers

What does Acute Kidney Injury result in?

Abnormal GFR, tubular function and urine production Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of Acute Kidney Injury?

Inability to maintain fluid, acid-base and electrolyte balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of severity in Acute Kidney Injury?

Varies from very mild to very severe Signup and view all the answers

What does Acute Kidney Injury cause a disruption in?

Countercurrent system Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not drinking enough during Acute Kidney Injury?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What increases due to a rapid loss of kidney function in Acute Kidney Injury?

Filtered load per surviving nephron Signup and view all the answers