Normal Kidney Function vs. Hemodialysis (Pg. 209)

Question 1

Transport Mechanism: Ultrafiltration definition:

Answer 1

Controlled fluid removed by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure.

(Removal of excess fluid in the blood)

Question 2

Transport Mechanism: Convection

Answer 2

Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid

Solute - A substance dissolved in another substance
Convention = Solute Drag

Question 3

Transport Mechanism: Osmosis definition

Answer 3

Fluid moves from lower solute concentration to a higher solute concentration

Question 4

What is the excretory function of a kidney?

Answer 4

Normalizing electrolytes

Question 5

Normalizing Electrolytes

What are the sings and symptoms for Hyperkalemia?

Answer 5

Muscle weakness

Cardiac arrhythmias

Question 6

Acid Base Balance

Answer 6

Hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood

Question 7

Endocrine function of the kidneys are?

Answer 7

Renin Production
Erythropoiesis Secretion
Activation of Vitamin D