How Much Do You Know About the Kidneys?
Kidney Knowledge Challenge
Test your knowledge about kidney health and fun
Discover the essential roles the kidneys play in your body and learn important facts you may not know.
- Cover different aspects of kidney fun
ctions. - Identify early signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Explore the importance of kidney health markers.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Regulation of blood pressure
Maintenance of ion balance
Urine storage
Waste synthesis and excretion
Hormone production
Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney?
Neuron
Ureter
Nephron
Myocyte
Urethra
What process(es) occur at the nephron?
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT synthesized by the kidneys?
Erythropoetin
Estrogen
Vitamin D
Renin
Cortisol
What is used as a marker of kidney health?
Glomerular filtration rate
Molarity of urine creatinine
Blood pressure
Blood glucose
Foot size
Which of the following are indicators of poor kidney health?
Proteins in urine
Low glomerular filtration rate
Low urine output
Blood in urine
All of the above
What is chronic kidney disease(CKD)?
Acute damage to the kidneys due to persistent drug or alcohol use
An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra associated with painful urination
A hard mass made of insoluble calcium compounds deposited onto the kidneys
Inability of the kidneys to filter blood effectively as a result of long term damage, usually resulting in kidney failure
Spontaneous disappearance of the right kidney
What is an early indicator that you may have CKD?
Painful urination
Vomiting and nausea
Decreased urination
Itchy feet
There are no early symptoms of CKD
What can be a long term side effect/complication of CKD?
Chest pain
Bone disease
Heart disease
Stroke
All of the above
What two indicators are the leading causes of CKD?
High blood pressure and high blood glucose
High ammonia and high creatinine in urine
Frequent urination and urinary tract infections
Drug and alcohol abuse
Lactose intolerance and having large feet
How can CKD be cured?
Bi-weekly dialysis
Eating a low sugar, low sodium diet supplemented with daily exercise
Reconstructive kidney surgery
Foot transplant
Kidney transplant
Which of the following can increase your chance of developing CKD?
Having a high sodium, high sugar diet
Having diabetes
Being overweight
Chronic drug and alcohol abuse
All of the above
What percent of the American population is currently living with CKD?
2%
70%
15%
Foot
0.5%
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