Kidney function Flashcards
1
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Two main parts of the kidney
A
Renal cortex
Renal medulla
2
Q
Parts of the nephron
A
Glomerulus
Tubules
3
Q
Which is the functional part of the kidney?
A
The nephron
4
Q
Acronym AEIOU
A
Acidosis Electrolytes Intoxication Overload Uremia
5
Q
What is the glomerulus?
A
A ball of capillaries in a sac called Bowman’s Capsule.
6
Q
Parts of the tubular system
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- Proximal convoluted tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Collecting tubule
7
Q
Functions of the kidney in maintaining homeostasis
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- Remove water and waste
- Maintain electrolyte balance
- Control BP
- Make hormones
- Maintain pH
8
Q
Hormones/enzymes made by kidneys
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- Erythropoietin
- Calcitriol
- Renin
9
Q
What does erythropoietin do?
A
Tells bone marrow to make RBCs
10
Q
What does calcitriol do?
A
Allow gut to absorb calcium from food
11
Q
What does renin do?
A
Helps control BP
12
Q
Seven major electrolytes
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- Sodium
- Chloride
- Calcium
- Bicarb
- Magnesium
- Phosphate
- Potassium
13
Q
Two ways kidneys control BP
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- Retain or release water
2. Use renin to form angiotensin, which holds onto salt and water and constricts vessels
14
Q
Symptoms of metabolic acidosis
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- Weakness & fatigue
- Rapid breathing
- Racing heartbeat
- Headache
- Confusion
15
Q
Types of kidney failure
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- Acute Kidney Failure (AKI)
2. Chronic Kidney Disease
