Kidney failure

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kidney-failure

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the primary etiologies of CKD?Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are the leading causes of chronic kidney failure
2. What is the renal replacement therapies?Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation are key treatments for ESRD
3. What happens when the kidneys stop working?The kidneys normally filter blood, remove waste, and keep the body’s balance of water and minerals. When they stop, waste builds up and the body can’t keep its normal balance.
4. What is the difference between acute and chronic kidney failure?Acute kidney failure happens quickly and can sometimes be fixed. Chronic kidney failure gets worse over a long time and usually can’t be completely reversed.

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): A measure of how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood.
Uremia: A toxic condition resulting from the buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure.
Immunosuppressant Therapy: Medications taken to prevent the body's immune system from rejecting a transplanted organ.