36 Questions
What is the main consequence of kidney failure?
Accumulation of waste substances in the bloodstream
What is the only treatment for kidney failure mentioned in the text?
Dialysis
What is the function of a dialysis machine?
To act as an artificial kidney and filter the patient's blood
Why is the dialysis fluid constantly replaced with new fluid?
To create a concentration gradient for diffusion to continue
What is one of the problems associated with dialysis, as mentioned in the text?
Risk of blood clots and infections
What is the main risk for a patient after undergoing a kidney transplant?
Organ rejection
Where do most donor kidneys for transplants come from?
Deceased individuals
What is the main advantage of a kidney transplant over dialysis?
Less time-consuming treatment
What is one reason why there are not enough available organs for everyone needing a transplant?
Limited availability of donor organs
What risk does a patient face if their immune system rejects a transplanted organ?
Need for another transplant or return to dialysis
Why do patients have to go into the hospital three to four days a week for dialysis treatment?
To be hooked up to the dialysis machine for treatment
What is a consequence of reaching equilibrium in the dialysis process?
Cessation of unwanted substances removal from the blood
What is the main waste product that the kidneys remove?
Urea
How do we primarily lose ions naturally?
Through sweating
What happens to cells if there is too much water in the body?
They gain water and swell
What is the structure inside each kidney that is responsible for filtering blood?
Nephrons
What is the process called where kidney tubules absorb small substances from the blood?
Filtration
What does the hypothalamus detect inside the body?
Water concentration in the bloodstream
What hormone is released by the pituitary gland to regulate water reabsorption?
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
What happens when the level of water in the bloodstream is too low?
More urine is produced
What substance is reabsorbed because it is always useful?
Glucose
What do we not reabsorb during the selective reabsorption process?
Urea
What happens to cells if there is too little water in the body?
They shrink
What structure in the brain detects the concentration of water in the bloodstream?
Hypothalamus
What is the main job of the kidneys?
To filter the blood and remove waste products
What is the main waste product removed by the kidneys?
Urea
How do we primarily lose ions naturally?
By sweating
What is the main reason for regulating water levels in the body?
To prevent cell damage through osmosis
What structures are responsible for filtering blood inside the kidneys?
Nephrons
What is the process called when kidney tubules absorb small substances from the blood?
Filtration
Which structure in the brain detects the concentration of water in the bloodstream?
Hypothalamus
What hormone is released by the pituitary gland to regulate water reabsorption?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
'Selective reabsorption' in the kidneys refers to the process of reabsorbing which substances?
'Good' substances only
'Deamination' in the liver converts excess amino acids into which substances for storage?
Fats and carbohydrates
What is the consequence of excessive water in the bloodstream?
Cell swelling and possible bursting
What happens to cells if there is too little water in the body?
Cells will lose their water and shrink
Explore the main consequences of kidney failure, such as the buildup of waste substances in the bloodstream and the inability to regulate water and ion levels. Learn about the potential health implications and treatments for kidney disease.
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