Nephron Function and Kidney Physiology
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What is the formula to calculate the actual body size?

  • log A = (0.425 × log weight) + (0.725 × log height) – 2.144 (correct)
  • log A = (0.725 × log weight) + (0.425 × log height) + 2.144
  • log A = (0.725 × log weight) + (0.425 × log height) + 2.144
  • log A = (0.425 × log height) + (0.725 × log weight) – 2.144

    • What is the purpose of estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates (eGFR)?

  • To diagnose kidney disease
  • To measure blood pressure
  • To monitor patients with renal disease or at risk for renal disease (correct)
  • To calculate body surface area

    • What is the unit of measurement for weight in Figure 4-13?

  • Pounds
  • Milligrams
  • Grams
  • Kilograms (correct)

    • What is used to obtain estimated clearances?

    <p>Automated instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for surface area?

    <p>Square meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for height in Figure 4-13?

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

    What is the purpose of the nomogram in Figure 4-13?

    <p>To determine body surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concentration of creatinine in the plasma filtrate?

    <p>1.2 mg/mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rate of plasma filtrate?

    <p>120 mL/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

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