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Which part of the nephron forms a cup-like sack surrounding the glomerulus and collects the filtrate?
Bowman’s capsule
What happens to the urine after it is collected in the bladder?
It is temporarily stored in the bladder
What is the function of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule in the kidney?
To filter the blood and remove excess fluid and wastes
Which of the following is a consequence of nephrotic syndrome?
Muscle wasting
What is the recommended protein intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
0.8-1.0g/kg
What are the prerenal factors that can cause acute kidney injury?
Heart failure
What is oliguria?
Abnormally low amount of urine
Which of the following is a consequence of nephrotic syndrome?
All of the above
What is the recommended sodium intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
1-2g/day
What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?
Infections
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Filter blood to form urine
What is the consequence of reduced urinary output in acute kidney injury?
Rise in serum creatinine levels
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Producing insulin
Where does the final urine product form?
Collecting duct
What is the main function of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule in the kidney?
Filtering the blood
What is the role of the collecting duct in the kidney?
Reabsorbing water
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Erythropoietin
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Filtering the blood
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Filtering the blood
What is the role of the collecting duct in the kidney?
Collecting urine
Where does the final urine product form?
Collecting duct
What is the consequence of reduced urinary output in acute kidney injury?
Decreased urine production
What is the recommended protein intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
Low protein intake
What are the prerenal factors that can cause acute kidney injury?
Hypotension
What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?
Infections
What happens to the urine after it is collected in the bladder?
It is excreted from the body
What is oliguria?
Decreased urine output
Which of the following is a consequence of nephrotic syndrome?
Edema
What is the recommended protein intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
0.8-1.0g/kg
What is the recommended sodium intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
1-2g/day
What is the consequence of reduced urinary output in acute kidney injury?
Rise in serum creatinine levels
What are the prerenal factors that can cause acute kidney injury?
Heart failure, shock, or blood loss
What is the consequence of nephrotic syndrome?
Edema, blood lipid abnormalities, rickets in children, infections
What is oliguria?
Abnormally low amount of urine
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Erythropoietin
Which part of the nephron forms a cup-like sack surrounding the glomerulus and collects the filtrate?
Bowman’s capsule
What is the main function of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule in the kidney?
Filtration of blood
What is the consequence of significant urinary protein losses caused by severe glomerular damage in nephrotic syndrome?
Edema
What is the recommended protein intake for patients with nephrotic syndrome?
0.8-1.0g/kg
What is the consequence of urinary losses of proteins that inhibit blood clotting in nephrotic syndrome?
Deep vein thrombosis
What is the consequence of elevated levels of LDL, VLDL, and lipoprotein(a) in nephrotic syndrome?
Blood lipid abnormalities
What is the consequence of loss of vitamin D binding protein in nephrotic syndrome?
Rickets in children
What is the consequence of loss of antibodies in nephrotic syndrome?
Infections
What is the consequence of reduced urinary output in acute kidney injury?
Rise in serum creatinine levels
What is the consequence of a severe reduction in blood flow to the kidneys in acute kidney injury?
Decline in renal function
What is the consequence of factors that damage kidney tissue in acute kidney injury?
Decline in renal function
What is the consequence of factors that prevent urine excretion due to urinary tract obstructions in acute kidney injury?
Reduced urinary output
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Filter the blood and remove excess fluid and wastes in the urine.
What is the function of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule in the kidney?
Filter the blood and remove excess fluid and wastes in the urine.
What is the role of the collecting duct in the kidney?
Collect urine and transport it to the bladder.
What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Filter the blood and remove excess fluid and wastes in the urine.
Which hormone is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Erythropoietin
What are the prerenal factors that can cause acute kidney injury?
Reduced blood flow to the kidneys
What is oliguria?
Low urine output
Where does the final urine product form?
Bladder
What is the consequence of reduced urinary output in acute kidney injury?
Decreased blood volume
What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?
Dehydration
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause acute kidney injury?
Prostate disorder
What is the consequence of reduced blood flow to the kidneys in acute kidney injury?
Decline in renal function
What is oliguria?
Abnormally low amount of urine
What is the consequence of factors that damage kidney tissue in acute kidney injury?
Decline in renal function
What is the consequence of factors that prevent urine excretion due to urinary tract obstructions in acute kidney injury?
Reduced urinary output
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