Case Assignment
Watch the following tutorial below on normal kidney function, then address the questions below in essay format.
Sadava, et al., Life: The Science of Biology, Ninth Edition.
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/kidney.html
Describe the location of the kidneys using proper medical terminology. Include how the placement of these organs can vary in individuals due to conditions like extreme weight loss.
Explain the location and function of the nephron. Include a descriiption of the regions of the kidney where various structures of the nephron are located.
Compare the function of the two capillary beds found in the nephron (the glomeruli that perform filtration and the peritubular capillaries that control reabsorption of the filtrate).
Explain how the kidneys can act as endocrine organs.
Explain the normal components of urine. Explain a few abnormal components that might be found in the urine and why.
Read the following tutorial on urinalysis, then address the final question below:
Urinalysis. University of Utah. Retrieved April 19, 2018 from
Urinalysis is an important diagnostic tool for the determination of medical disorders. Urinalysis has many other uses. Research one such use and describe it below. Be sure to include a proper reference for your research within the text of your answer and in your literature cited.
Assignment Expectations
Organize this essay assignment using subtitles that summarize the topic from each question above. For example, to answer Question 1, use a descriiptive subtitle like the following: Kidney Anatomy.
