Renal Phys 3

Question 1

2 Major Processes in Production of Urine

Answer 1

1. Filtration of Plasma
2. Modification of filtrate by tubules

Question 2

3 Major Components of Filtration Barrier

Answer 2

1. Endotheilum
2. Glomerular Basement Membrane
3. Podocytes (epithelium)

Question 3

Glomerulonephritis

Answer 3

infection/inflammation of the glomerulus, seen as hematuria, proteinuria when immune complexes get trapped in the kidney and cause an autoimmune rxn; causes include periodontal dz, heartworm, lyme dz, cancer

Question 4

Nephrotic Syndrome

Answer 4

high proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia, podocytes thinning, common in pts with diabetic neuropathy, leads to renal failure

Question 5

Is hydrostatic pressure a push or pull?

Answer 5

PUSH