Urinary

Question 1

Functions of the kidney

Answer 1

• eliminate metabolic waste, toxic substances, drugs
• water, acid-base, electrolyte homeostasis
• conserve nutrients (proteins, glucose)
• endocrine

Question 2

What are the endocrine functions of the kidney

Answer 2

• RAAS
• Erythropoietin
• Vitamin D activation
• Prostaglandin

Question 3

Function of the lower urinary tract

Answer 3

Transportation and storage of urine

Question 4

What species have external lobation of the kidney?

Answer 4

• Bovine
• Otters
• Marine Mammals

Question 5

Which species have a urethral process?

Answer 5

Small Ruminants

Question 6

Which species have a urethral recess?

Answer 6

Ruminants, swine, camelids

Question 7

Disorganized development of the renal parenchyma (in utero or neonatal period). Histology needed to differentiate from other developmental disorders.

Answer 7

Renal Dysplasia / Maldevelopment

aka juvenile onset of CKD