2026\2027
The functional unit of the kidney or the structure in the kidney that does the work is the?
- correct answer Nephron
A nephron is made up of?
- correct answer A glomerulus and a tubule
The endrocine functions of the kidney include
- correct answer Making erythpoietin and the active form of vitaim D
The leading cause of End stage renal disease for adults in the USA
- correct answer Diabetes
Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching which is likely to be caused by?
- correct answer Hyperphosphatemia
Why do kidney patients often have bone disease?
- correct answer Kidneys stop producing calcium
Symptoms tht a patient may need more dialysis time include?
- correct answer Anorexia ,Fatique, Swelling
A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that?
- correct answer Allows for only certain sized particles to cross
Diffusion is movement of Particles?
- correct answer From an area of higher concentration