Kidney Function

Question 1

What Percent of the Glomeruli of the Kidneys must be non functional before Elevations in Chemistry Values occur

Answer 1

75%

Question 1

What bi product of muscle metabolism is used to evaluate Glomerular Function?

Answer 1

Creatinine

Question 2

What causes an increase in Creatinine?

Answer 2

-increased muscle activity
-lack of functional glomeruli

Question 3

What end product of Protein Metabolism is used to evaluate Glomerular Filtration and Renal Function?

Answer 3

Urea

Question 4

Urea is excreted primarily by what organ?

Answer 4

Kidneys

Question 5

What bi product of Muscle Metabolism is excreted almost entirely by the Glomeruli?

Answer 5

Creatinine

Question 6

Increased urine output has what effect on BUN?

Answer 6

Decreased BUN

Question 7

Decreased urine output has what effect on BUN?

Answer 7

Increased BUN

Question 8

Creatinine sample requirements

Answer 8

Serum or Plasma

Question 9

BUN sample requirements

Answer 9

Serum or Plasma
Fasting for 8-12 hours