Renal System

1. List the main anatomical structures of the Kidney.

2. What is meant by the term nephron? Where are these structures located?
Important parts of nephron.

3. What are the two major functions of kidneys?

4. What are the major parts of kidneys that can be affected as a result of
Malfunction of nephron?

5. It is well documented that renal function is impaired at both ends of the

life: Explain.

6. Define the term renal disease. What is meant by reversible and

irreversible kidney disease?

7. What are the major symptoms of kidney diseases?

8. Define the term renal failure. Explain the differences between azotemia
and uremia.

9. Compare between Acute and Chronic renal failure.

10.

List the four different development kidney disorders.

11.

What is meant by obstructive kidney disease?

12.
What are the three different types of glomerulonephritis? Describe
the structural classification of GN.

13.
Compare and contrast between nephrotic and nephritic syndromes.
Describe the mechanisms of both syndromes.

14.
Define pylenephritis. Explain the etiology and mechanism of the
disorder.

15.

Compare between acute PN and chronic PN.

16.
Define interstitial nephritis and describe the etiological factors .
Explain

17.
Compare and contrast between benign and malignant
nephrosclerosis.

18.
What is meant by the term urinary calculi? Describe the etiology
and treatment of the condition.

19.
Explain the terms and causes of pre-renal, renal and post-renal
diseases.

20.

Compare and contrast between acute and chronic renal failure.

21.
What are the major differences between renal cell carcinoma and
nephroblastoma ?

22.
Explain the three different methods in the assessment of renal
function.