MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
inflammation of the nephrons
A
nephritis
B
nephron syndrome
C
kidney stones
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerulonephritis (gloe-MER-u-loe-nuh-FRY-tis) is inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli). The excess fluid and waste that glomeruli (gloe-MER-u-lie) remove from the bloodstream exit the body as urine. Glomerulonephritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of glomerulonephritis-acute and chronic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over time, inflammation leads to scarring in the glomeruli, which can sometimes lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD). Symptoms of MPGN include blood in the urine, swelling around the stomach, eyes, feet and legs and fluid retention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blood in your urine. Foamy urine (due to excess protein in urine) High blood pressure. Swelling in your hands, ankles or feet. High levels of a waste product called creatinine in your blood. 08-Mar-2023

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