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What is the function of the adipose capsule in the kidneys?
What is the function of the adipose capsule in the kidneys?
- Regulates blood pressure
- Assists in the secretion of hormones
- Provides protection to the kidney (correct)
- Aids in the production of urine
What can happen if the kidneys experience ptosis?
What can happen if the kidneys experience ptosis?
- Increased urine production
- Decreased blood flow to the kidneys
- Improved function of the adrenal glands
- Hydronephrosis, where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue (correct)
Which region of the kidney contains the renal pyramids?
Which region of the kidney contains the renal pyramids?
- Renal medulla (correct)
- Renal columns
- Renal hilus
- Renal cortex
What is the function of the renal capsule?
What is the function of the renal capsule?
What can happen if the kidneys drop to a lower position due to rapid fat loss?
What can happen if the kidneys drop to a lower position due to rapid fat loss?
Prerenal azotemia is the least common type of azotemia
Prerenal azotemia is the least common type of azotemia
Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood
Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood
Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure
Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood
Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia
Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia
Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood.
Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood.
Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure.
Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure.
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood.
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood.
Azotemia is a condition that happens due to low waste product levels in the blood.
Azotemia is a condition that happens due to low waste product levels in the blood.
Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia.
Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia.
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