Blood Chem: Renal Disease Flashcards
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What is Urea?
A
A metabolic waste that results from amino acid breakdown
1
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What are three functions of the kidney?
A
Eliminates metabolic wastes, maintained normal homeostasis and produces important hormones
2
Q
What happens to urea?
A
It is filtered by the glomerulus and taken out by the kidneys
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What can an increased BUN be caused by? 3
A
Prerenal abnormalities
Renal abnormalities
Post renal abnormalities
4
Q
When will false positives of BUNs occur?
A
If animal ingesta a high protien meal prior to a test
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Q
What is creatine?
A
A nitrogen containing molecule released from muscles and freely filtered by the kidneys at a constant rate
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Q
What can cause increased levels of Creatine?
A
Pre, renal, or postrenal abnormalities
