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What is the job of the kidneys?
Filter about 200L of fluid every 24 hours, cleanse the blood of toxins, transform waste into urine, help regulate blood pressure.
Creatinine is a breakdown product of ______.
skeletal muscles
What is the normal Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
90-125 ml/min
Which of the following factors can influence the rate of glomerular filtration?
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Creatinine levels are influenced by diet and hydration.
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What can acute kidney injury lead to?
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Match the type of kidney injury with its definition:
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Chronic renal failure is measured in stages of decreasing GFR, with stage 1 being ______.
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What is the primary job of the kidneys?
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What is the normal GFR range?
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Which factors influence the rate of kidney filtration?
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What is creatinine?
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Creatinine is influenced by dietary factors.
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Acute kidney injury is referred to as ______.
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What are the types of acute kidney injury?
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What leads to chronic renal failure?
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Chronic renal failure is measured in stages of decreasing ______.
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Study Notes
Renal System Overview
- Kidneys filter approximately 200 liters of fluid daily, cleansing blood of toxins and regulating blood pressure.
- Waste products are transformed into urine for excretion.
Nephron Structure
- Nephrons are the functional units of kidneys, featuring a glomerulus that filters blood.
- The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is crucial, with a normal range of 90-125 ml/min.
- Factors affecting GFR include age, size, sex, and overall kidney function.
Kidney Filtration Dynamics
- The glomerulus has negatively charged layers, preventing similar charged particles from passing through.
- Positively charged particles pass more easily, an essential aspect of kidney filtration.
- Creatinine, a breakdown product of skeletal muscles, serves as a primary indicator of kidney function.
Pressures Involved in Filtration
- Glomerular hydrostatic pressure pushes water and solutes across the filtration membrane.
- Osmotic pressure, influenced by blood proteins, pulls water back into the bloodstream.
- Capsular hydrostatic pressure arises from the filtrate in the renal capsule, ideally remaining at zero; no plasma proteins should filter into the glomerulus.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is characterized by sudden, temporary kidney dysfunction and is potentially reversible.
- Can progress to chronic kidney disease if untreated.
- Categorized into three types:
- Pre-renal: due to obstruction, low cardiac output, or hypotension.
- Intra-renal: caused by infections, contrast dyes, drugs, or creatinine levels exceeding 1.3.
- Post-renal: results from kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or tumors.
Chronic Renal Failure
- Refers to long-term kidney disease leading to the need for dialysis or transplant.
- Staged based on decreasing GFR:
- Stage 1: GFR 90 or above
- Stage 2: GFR 89-60
- Stage 3: GFR 59-30
- Stage 4: GFR 29-15
- Stage 5: GFR below 15, indicating end-stage renal disease.
Renal System Overview
- Kidneys filter approximately 200 liters of fluid daily, cleansing blood of toxins and regulating blood pressure.
- Waste products are transformed into urine for excretion.
Nephron Structure
- Nephrons are the functional units of kidneys, featuring a glomerulus that filters blood.
- The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is crucial, with a normal range of 90-125 ml/min.
- Factors affecting GFR include age, size, sex, and overall kidney function.
Kidney Filtration Dynamics
- The glomerulus has negatively charged layers, preventing similar charged particles from passing through.
- Positively charged particles pass more easily, an essential aspect of kidney filtration.
- Creatinine, a breakdown product of skeletal muscles, serves as a primary indicator of kidney function.
Pressures Involved in Filtration
- Glomerular hydrostatic pressure pushes water and solutes across the filtration membrane.
- Osmotic pressure, influenced by blood proteins, pulls water back into the bloodstream.
- Capsular hydrostatic pressure arises from the filtrate in the renal capsule, ideally remaining at zero; no plasma proteins should filter into the glomerulus.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI is characterized by sudden, temporary kidney dysfunction and is potentially reversible.
- Can progress to chronic kidney disease if untreated.
- Categorized into three types:
- Pre-renal: due to obstruction, low cardiac output, or hypotension.
- Intra-renal: caused by infections, contrast dyes, drugs, or creatinine levels exceeding 1.3.
- Post-renal: results from kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or tumors.
Chronic Renal Failure
- Refers to long-term kidney disease leading to the need for dialysis or transplant.
- Staged based on decreasing GFR:
- Stage 1: GFR 90 or above
- Stage 2: GFR 89-60
- Stage 3: GFR 59-30
- Stage 4: GFR 29-15
- Stage 5: GFR below 15, indicating end-stage renal disease.
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Description
This quiz covers the renal system, focusing on alterations in urinary function and the structure of the nephron. You will learn about the kidneys' filtration process, their role in cleansing blood, and how they regulate blood pressure. Test your knowledge on the key concepts of kidney health and function!
