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| Why do infants produce more dilute urine |
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Definition
| due to short loops of Henle |
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| tubular maturity does not occur until what age in the child |
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| What three reasons contribute to the infants narrow chemical safety margin |
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Definition
1. low osmotic pressure
2. liminited ability to regulate their internal environment
3. High Hydrogen Ion Concentration |
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| At what week do the move up, in retroperitoneal position by |
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Definition
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| What is an ectopic kidney |
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Definition
birth defect where kidney is not in the right place
*Jus tlike in an ecotpic pregnancy where the egg/sperm is in the wrong location (fallopian tube instead of uterus) |
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Term
| renal fusion of the two kidneys together is called |
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Definition
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Urethra is on the underside of the penis is called?
Urethra is on the top side of the penis is called? |
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Definition
Urethra on underside=hypospadias
Urethra on topside= epispadias |
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Term
| Bladder that grows outside of the body is called |
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Definition
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| ureteropelvic junction obstruction involves a deformity where on the urinary tract |
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Definition
| last part of system to develop. Blockage at pelvis and ureter |
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Term
| Decrease # of nephrons or decrease size of nephrons results in what kind of abnormal kidneys |
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Definition
| hypoplastic or dysplastic kidneys |
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Term
| If a kidney fails to develop it is called |
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Definition
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| What is polycystic kidney disease |
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Definition
| multiple cysts on kidney, cysts are fluid filled. Results in enlarged kidneys |
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Term
| acute post-strep glomerulonephritis is caused by what strain of bacteria |
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Definition
| Group A alpha hemolytic streptococci |
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| What are the Sx of glomerulonephritis (acute) |
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Definition
Sudden onset of:
1. hematuria
2. edema
3. HTN
4. Renal insufficiency |
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Term
| what is the etiology of glomerulonephritis |
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Definition
| Ag-Ab complexes and complement are deposited on the glomerulus, this intiates inflammations and damage. |
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| What are the group of Sx for nephrotic syndrome |
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Definition
1. proteinuria
2. hypoproteinemia
3. hyperlipidemia
4. edema |
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Term
| what age group of girls most commonly get UTIs |
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Definition
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| most common pathogen for UTI |
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Definition
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Term
| what is vesicoureteral reflux |
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Definition
| retrograde urine flow from bladder to ureters contributing to frequent kidney infections. |
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