Questions and Answers
What are the learning objectives for Part I of the session on Pathology of the Kidney?
The learning objectives for Part I are: Normal kidney structure and function, renal failure (both acute and chronic).
List the purposes of the urinary system.
The purposes of the urinary system are: 1. eliminate waste from the body 2. regulate blood volume and blood pressure 3. control levels of electrolytes and metabolites 4. regulate blood pH.
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
The kidneys are located on the dorsal body wall in the superior lumbar region (near the lower vertebral costa). The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney due to the size and position of the liver.
What attaches the kidneys to the retroperitoneum?
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What is the purpose of the urinary tract?
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