EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 24, Problem 1RE

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To determine: The reason for specific tests for albumin rather than the globulins or other plasma proteins.

Introduction: Proteinuria is a condition in which excessive protein is excreted in the urine. The proteinuria is caused due to the glomerular capillary filtration barrier. A protein reagent dipstick is often used to check the presence of proteins in the urine.

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The renal corpuscle or glomerulus is the main blood filtering unit of the nephron present in the kidney. It is made up of a tuft of capillaries, the central region of mesangial cells and matrix, enclosed by a capsule-like structure called Bowman capsule. There are only some specific proteins that can pass through the filters present in the kidneys. The filters may be damaged by some kidney disorder, which increases the amount of protein like albumin, immunoglobulins from the blood. The high level of albumin in the urine is used to diagnosed for any kidney dysfunction; due to its small size, it is filtered rapidly than any other plasma proteins; hence the microalbuminuria is often used for screening purposes.

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To determine: The physiologic rationale for strict control of blood sugars and the treatment of hypertension.

Introduction: Diabetes is a problem in which the body is unable to process blood glucose or sugar levels. The general symptoms of the disease include increased hunger and thirst, weight loss, extreme fatigue, frequent urination and many more

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The blood sugar levels are responsible for maintaining due to diabetic patients as well as those with kidney disorders. The kidneys maintain the levels of glucose by filtering and reabsorbing glucose. The insulin hormone is responsible for controlling the bloo0d glucose levels in the body. The treatment of hypertension decreases the progression of kidney disorder because high blood pressure can hasten kidney failure. The lowering of blood pressure may slow down kidney diseases.

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