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What medical condition is characterized by abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood?

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Uremia (correct)
  • Anemia

Which laboratory parameter indicates uremia when it is above 60mg/dl?

  • Urea (correct)
  • Potassium
  • Hemoglobin
  • Blood Glucose

What level of creatinine in the blood may suggest the presence of uremia?

  • Cr = 0.5mg/dl
  • Cr = 1.5mg/dl
  • Cr < 1.0mg/dl
  • Cr > 2.0mg/dl (correct)

Which kidney function test result is indicative of abnormally high creatinine levels?

<p>Cr = 2.5mg/dl (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What nitrogen-containing compound is often elevated in the blood of individuals with uremia?

<p>Urea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a 70-year-old individual has a GFR of 70 mL/min, what was their estimated GFR at the age of 40?

<p>115 mL/min (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a 50-year-old individual has a GFR of 85 mL/min, what was their estimated GFR at the age of 40?

<p>95 mL/min (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After how many years does the GFR decrease by 13 mL/min from the age of 40?

<p>4 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the expected GFR of a hypothetical 60-year-old individual according to the given information?

<p>110 mL/min (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person's GFR decreases by 26 mL/min from when they were 40 years old, what is their current age?

<p>52 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Muscle wasting disease' refer to in the given text?

<p>A condition leading to muscle deterioration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is 'زانكـــويا ثوليتــــةكنيكى يا دهـــؤك' most likely describing?

<p>A specific type of muscle wasting disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what can be inferred about the impact of 'Muscle wasting disease' on the body?

<p>It leads to weakness and reduced muscle strength (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern associated with 'Muscle wasting disease' mentioned in the text?

<p>Preventing muscle degeneration and weakness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would 'زانكـــويا ثوليتــــةكنيكى يا دهـــؤك' most likely impact an individual's physical condition?

<p>Reduction in muscle size and function (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is likely to occur due to excessive intake of purines?

<p>Uric acidosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does excessive intake of purines have on the body's uric acid levels?

<p>Increases uric acid levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of decreased excretion related to purine intake?

<p>Hyperuricemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does excessive purine intake affect the body's metabolic state?

<p>Induces ketosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern related to excessive purine intake?

<p>Elevated uric acid production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of increased production in HGPRT deficiency?

<p>Mutations in the HPRT1 gene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme deficiency is associated with increased production in pathological conditions?

<p>HGPRT deficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of pathological conditions, what role does HGPRT deficiency play?

<p>Increases purine salvage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of HGPRT deficiency in inherited disorders?

<p>Accumulation of hypoxanthine and guanine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do inherited disorders like HGPRT deficiency contribute to aberrant purine metabolism?

<p>By disrupting purine salvage pathway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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