104 Theme 3 - Kidneys and Urinary Tract

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Retroperitoneal organs of the posterior abdominal wall
What is the retroperitoneal space,
Where is the retroperitoneal space,
What are primary and secondary re...
43  cards
Introduction to the kidney and renal function
What are the 2 functions of the u...,
List the essential renal functions,
What is the consequence of renal ...
30  cards
Formation of urine
What are the 5 major stages of ur...,
What are the 3 major functions of...,
85  cards
The posterior abdominal wall
Which bones make up the posterior...,
What muscles make up the posterio...,
Where is the diaphragm
28  cards
Drugs which affect the kidney - diuretic agents
List the drugs that can affect th...,
What are the 3 types of aki,
What is a diuretic
54  cards
Imaging the urinary tract
Whats the pathology
15  cards
Measurement of kidney function
Why measure renal function,
Which patients are at risk of dev...,
What 3 ways are there of monitori...
42  cards
Regulation of homeostasis by the kidney
What are the 2 roles of the kidne...,
What is the normal ph range of ar...,
What are the consequences of ph o...
44  cards
The lower urinary tract
Where does urine travel once its ...,
What is a site of drug induced ne...,
Why is there no further modificat...
53  cards
Urinary tract infections
How common are utis,
Which groups are at risk of motality,
Who is most likely to get a uti
36  cards
Clinical presentation of renal disease
How to diagnose renal disease,
What is acute renal disease,
What is chronic kidney disease
21  cards
Assessment of kidney function using blood tests
What kidney tests can be done in ...,
What is the rate of kidney blood ...,
What is the equation for gfr
34  cards
Pathology of the urinary tract and kidney
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46  cards

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