Kidney Diseases (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What do healthy kidneys maintain in your blood?
What do healthy kidneys maintain in your blood?
Salts, water & pH levels
Which type of kidney failure develops slowly over time due to conditions like diabetes?
Which type of kidney failure develops slowly over time due to conditions like diabetes?
Chronic kidney failure
What is the most effective way to prevent kidney stone formation?
What is the most effective way to prevent kidney stone formation?
Drinking adequate water daily
Which symptom is commonly associated with kidney stones?
Which symptom is commonly associated with kidney stones?
Intense back pain
What can cause kidney failure when used over long periods?
What can cause kidney failure when used over long periods?
Overusing pain medications
How does bilharzia infection occur?
How does bilharzia infection occur?
Larvae enter through skin in water
Which organism causes bilharzia infection?
Which organism causes bilharzia infection?
Schistosoma flatworms
What is a major disadvantage of dialysis treatment?
What is a major disadvantage of dialysis treatment?
Time-consuming & expensive
What must match between donor & recipient for kidney transplants?
What must match between donor & recipient for kidney transplants?
Blood group & similar tissues
Why must transplant patients take immunosuppressive drugs for life?
Why must transplant patients take immunosuppressive drugs for life?
To prevent organ rejection