QUESTIONS 12-13: Identify a possible cause for each of the following abnormal co

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QUESTIONS 12-13: Identify a possible cause for each of the following abnormal conditions. 12. Renal tubular alkalosis 13. Above-normal amount of crystals in the urine 14. Urinalysis revealed that a patients urine had a ph of 4.0 and contained numerous casts and albumin. The doctor suggested thatsh reduce the protein in her diet. Explain why 5. Complete the following table. Structure Renal corpuscles b. Proximal convoluted tubules and nephron loops d. Primary Function during Urine Production a. secretion c. During reabsorption, substances pass into these structures

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Ans 12 and 13 mandatory

Answer 12)
causes of renal tubular alkalosis:
A) Chloride-resistant (Urine chloride > 20 mEq/L)
Retention of bicarbonate ions
Hyperaldosteronism
Shift of hydrogen ions to extracellular space
Alkalotic agents (given in peptic ulcer)
B) Chloride-responsive (Urine chloride < 10 mEq/L)
Vomiting
Hypokalemia
Congenital chloride diarrhoea
Contraction alkalosis

ANS 13)causes of above normal amount of crystal in urine

Dehydration

Kidney and bladder stone

Urinary tract infection

PH change of urine

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