kidney disorder

Question 1

functional unit of the kidney; structure that actually
produces urine in the process of removing waste and excess
substances from the blood.

Answer 1

Nephrons

Question 2

wastes produced from nitrogen; ie. ammonia,

urea, uric acid, and creatinine.

Answer 2

Nitrogenous Wastes

Question 3

an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that activates the
precursor of angiotensin, a hormone involved in blood pressure
regulation.

Answer 3

Renin

Question 4

hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates

the bone marrow to pro- duce red blood cells.

Answer 4

Erythropoietin

Question 5

a collection of symptoms that occurs when increased capillary permeability in the glomeruli allows serum proteins to leak into the urine.
a generic term that refers to a kidney
disorder characterized by urinary protein
losses greater than 3.5 g/day. Proteinuria,
hypoalbuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema are major symptoms.

Answer 5

NEPHROTIC

SYNDROME

Question 6

refers to protein sources
that contain allthe essential amino acids in relatively
the same proportions as needed by humans to support
growth and health. They also contain nonessential
amino acids.

Answer 6

High Biologic Value (HBV) -

Question 7

defined as progressive loss of renal function caused by permanent nephron damage.

Answer 7

Chronic Kidney

Disease

Question 8

is a blood test that
measures how well your
kidneys are working.
Glomeruli are small filters
found in your kidneys.

Answer 8

Glomerular

Filtration Rate

(GFR)

Question 9

measurement of how well your kidneys function.

Answer 9

Estimated Glomerular Rate

eGFR

Question 10

shows whether you have
albumin in your urine. Albumin is a
type of protein that’s normally found

in the blood.

Answer 10

urine albumin-creatinine ratio

uACR