Renals

Question 1

What are the main functions of the kidney

Answer 1

1. Regulation of electrolyte and acid-base balance
2. Disposition of metabolic bye products and drugs
3. Maintenance of volume status.
4. Organspecific endocrine and metabolic effects

Question 2

State the renal processes

Answer 2

1. Glomerular absorption- bulk flow process
2. Tubular reabsorption
3. Tubular secretion

Question 3

What is the body fluid Handling of the kidneys

Answer 3

1. Fluid from intake of liquid drinks= 1200mls
2. Fluid from solid food intake= 1000mls
3. Fluid from body’s metabolic activity =350mls

Total =2550mls

Question 4

Ways and amount of fluid lose

Answer 4

> insensible lose (skin and lungs) =900mls
Sweat = 50mls
In feces =100mls
Urine =1500mls

Total of 2550mls

Question 5

Briefly list conditions that may lead to excess fluid lose

Answer 5

• Severe diarrhea
• Severe vomiting ( H2O)
• Hemorrhage
• Severe sweating
• Diabetes insipitus and mellitus

Question 6

What are the other situation that can lead to increased gain in fluid

Answer 6

• Increased gain can be seen in alcoholism and excessive drinking of water (polydipsia) and over hydration

Question 7

Daily gain of sodium;

Daily loses of sodium

Answer 7

1. Food= 10.50g
2. • Sweat = 0.25g
     
     • Feces = 0.25g
   • Urine =10.00g