REPRESENTATIVE DISEASES AND DISORDERS: Urinary System

Question 1

Inflammation of the filtration membrane within the renal corpuscle, causing increased membrane permeability

Answer 1

Glomerulonephritis

Question 2

Often occurs 1–3 weeks after a severe bacterial infection, such as strep throat; normally subsides after several days

Answer 2

Acute glomerulonephritis

Question 3

Long-term and progressive process whereby the filtration membrane thickens and is eventually replaced by connective tissue and the kidneys become nonfunctional

Answer 3

Chronic glomerulonephritis

Question 4

Can result from any condition that interferes with kidney function

Answer 4

renal failure

Question 5

Occurs when damage to the kidney is rapid and extensive; leads to accumulation of wastes in the blood; can lead to
death in 1–2 weeks if renal failure is complete

Answer 5

Acute renal failure

Question 6

Results from permanent damage to so many nephrons that the remaining nephrons are inadequate for normal kidney function; can be caused by chronic glomerulonephritis, trauma to the kidneys, tumors, or kidney stones

Answer 6

chronic renal failure