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Multiple myeloma is seen with _______________, due to tumor-related cytokines, which leads to a decreased ________________. The low levels of ___________ lead to ________________________.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Hypercalcemia; PTH synthesis; Low PTH --> decreased renal reabsorption (Hypercalciuria)Continue reading
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What part of the Nephron has the lowest NaCl plasma concentration?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Distal Loop of Henle and early DCTContinue reading
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What are causes of waxy casts?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
advanced renal disease, chronic renal failureContinue reading
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IgA glomerulonephropathy (Bergers disease)
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Most common GN almost equal incident of nephritic or neprhotic presentation; Affects children and adults, often post infectious; increased mucosal synthesis and decreased clearance of IgA; increased serum IgA; Mesangial IgA IC deposits within granular. ... Continue reading
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What kind of urinary incontinence are seen or provoked by and enlarged prostate?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
1. Urge incontinence --> due to prostate causing irritation to the bladder 2. Overflow incontinence --> due to obstruction by prostateContinue reading
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Tall, narrow cells, located at the distal tubule, and responsible for sensing salt content and tubular flow rate.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Macula Densa cellsContinue reading
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What artery provides blood irrigation to the distal ureter?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Superior Vesical arteryContinue reading
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Opposing changes of RBF and GFR, indicated either vasoconstriction or vasodilation of the _________________.
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Efferent arterioleContinue reading
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Receptor used by Vasopressin and Desmopressin?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
V-2 receptor in the Collecting tubulesContinue reading
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What are some common risk factors for Rhabdomyolysis?
12:00 AM | November 30, -0001Author: Adeleke
Crush injury (car), prolonged muscle activity ( seizures, marathon training), and drug/medications use (statins, amphetamines, heroin)Continue reading