Renal Physiology and Dialysis Principles Quiz

Kidneys do not convert glucose to glycogen, rather they filter blood and regulate electrolytes.

Albumin is the main protein in blood plasma, contributing to its osmotic pressure.

Loop of Henle plays a crucial role in creating concentrated urine by reabsorbing water and ions.

Erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys and stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

Normally, glucose is completely reabsorbed in the renal tubules and should not appear in urine.

Glomerulus filters blood to form filtrate in the initial stages of urine formation.

ADH acts on the kidney's collecting ducts to increase water reabsorption.

AKI involves a rapid loss of kidney function, often occurring over a short period.

Hypoglycemia is not a direct complication of CKD, unlike other metabolic disturbances.

Proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs essential substances back into the bloodstream.

The dialyzer acts as an artificial kidney, removing waste and excess fluids from the blood during hemodialysis.

Peritoneal dialysis relies on the peritoneal membrane to filter waste and fluids from the body.

Hypotension may occur due to rapid fluid removal during hemodialysis sessions.

Renal medulla plays a crucial role in concentrating urine through the reabsorption of water and salts.

Peritonitis, inflammation of the peritoneal membrane, is a common complication of peritoneal dialysis.