renal

Question 1

functions of kidney

Answer 1

Filtration, reabsorption, excretion,, regulation of BP & lytes, acid-base balance, hormone production

Question 2

Two hormones produced by kidneys

Answer 2

Calcitrol and erythropoietin

Question 3

Enzyme produced by kidneys

Answer 3

Renin

Question 4

Bnp

Answer 4

Hormone made in the heart ventricles in response to increase stretching. Increases sodium and water excretion by the urine

Question 5

Aldosterone

Answer 5

Works to increase sodium and water reabsorption and increase potassium excretion in urine

Question 6

Prerenal and causes

Answer 6

Structurally normal kidneys but reduced renal perfusion

Caused by: low CO, uncontrolled vasodilation, hypovolemia, renal vascular obstruction

Question 7

Intrarenal

Answer 7

Kidney tissue is injured, damage to glomerulu, vessels and tubules
Causes: toxins, vasculitis, rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

Question 8

Postrenal

Answer 8

Structurally normal and good blood supply in the kidneys but blockage in flow of urine along urinary
Tract
Cause: obstruction, tumor