Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Failure Flashcards
1
Q
homeostatic function of kidneys
A
electrolyte balance
acid-base balance
volume homeostasis
2
Q
endocrine function of kidneys
A
erythropoietin
1alphahydroxylase vitamin D
3
Q
glucose metabolism of kidneys
A
gluconeogenesis
insulin clearance
4
Q
excretory function of kidneys
A
nitrogenous waste hormones peptides middle sized molecules salt and water
5
Q
what happens to cardiovascular risk in kidney failure?
A
increases
6
Q
kidney failure effects on endocrine function
A
decreased calcium
anaemia
increased parathyroid hormone
7
Q
kidney failure effects on excretory function
A
increased urea
increased creatinine
decreased insulin
8
Q
kidney failure effects on homeostatic function
A
increased potassium decreased bicarbonate decreased pH increased phosphate salt and water imbalance
9
Q
kidney failure tends to reduce excretion of salt and water leading to?
A
hypertension
oedema
pulmonary oedema
