Chapter 38: Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function Flashcards
1
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Chronic kidney disease also causes alterations in _______ hormone metabolism and ___ _______ hormone levels and is known as _________ ____ ________.
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thyroid; low thyroid euthyroid sick syndrome (p. 1369)
2
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Low-grade inflammation and _________ ______ may be contributing factors in euthyroid sick syndrome.
A
oxidative stress (p. 1369)
3
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Uremia also reduces conversion of __ to __.
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T3 to T4.
(p. 1369)
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