L1: Introduction to Pediatric Nephrology

Question 1

Site of Kidneys

Answer 1

located in the paravertebral retroperitoneal space.

Question 2

Dimensions of Kidney

Answer 2

• At birth: each kidney measures 4 - 4.5 cm in length.
• In adults: each kidney is 115-170 gm, and 10-11.5 cm in length and 5-7 cm in width.

Question 3

Functional Activity of kidney in infants

Answer 3

• Functional development of the kidneys is incomplete at birth, even in the full-term infants, and normal renal function is not achieved until approximately 2 years of age.

Question 4

Parts of Nephron

Answer 4

The tubule is functionally and morphologically subdivided into:

• Proximal tubule
• Descending & ascending loop of Henle 6
• Distal tubule
• Collecting duct

Question 5

Renal Diseases are classified into …..

Answer 5

• Glomerular diseases
• Tubule interstitial diseases
• Vascular diseases

Question 6

Presentations of glomerular Diseases In Children

Answer 6