renal 1 Flashcards by Makenzi Patterson | Brainscape

Q

What are the roles of the kidney

A

filter
regulate
endocrine (secrete)
gluconeogenesis (make glucose)

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what does erythropoietin do

A

stimulates RBC growth

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Q

what endocrine molecules does the kidney secrete?

A

erythropoietin
-renin
1,25-(OH) 2vitamin D3

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Q

What can be determined from visual inspection of urine?

A

color
-turbidity

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Q

What is not found in normal urine

A

ketones
blood
glucose
protein

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what is the normal ph of urine

A

4.5-8.0

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what is responsible for the color of urine?

A

heme broken-down

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what is the normal urine volume

A

1-2 L/day

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what is polyuria? what is it related to?

A

excessive urine production
diatebes mellitus ; diabetes insipidus
kidney disease
excess caffeine (diuretic)
excess alcohol
sickle cell anemia
excessive water intake

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