Page 4 (FSG, Alport Syn, Diabetic Neph)

Question 1

Only a certain number and areas of the glomerulus are affected.

Answer 1

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Question 2

The disease is caused by the disruption of podocytes associated with analgesic and heroin abuse and AIDS.

Answer 2

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Question 3

IgM and C3 are seen in the undamaged glomerulus

Answer 3

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Question 4

an inherited disorder affecting the glomerular basement
membrane.

Answer 4

Alport Syndrome

Question 5

Alport Syndrome gene

Answer 5

Sex-linked
Autosomal

Question 6

Alport Syndrome gender

Answer 6

Male>Female

Question 7

glomerular basement membrane has a lamellated appearance with areas of thinning.

Answer 7

Alport Syndrome

Question 8

prognosis ranges from mild symptoms to persistent hematuria and renal insufficiency in later life to the nephrotic syndrome and end-stage renal disease.

Answer 8

Alport Syndrome

Question 9

also known as Kimmelstiel-Wilson disease

Answer 9

Diabetic Nephropathy

Question 10

currently the most common cause of end-stage renal disease

Answer 10

Diabetic Nephropathy

Question 11

increased proliferation of mesangial cells and increased deposition of cellular and noncellular material within the glomerular matrix resulting in accumulation of solid substances around the capillary tufts.

Answer 11

Diabetic Nephropathy

Question 12

_____________ is important to
detect the onset of Diabetic Nephropathy.

Answer 12

Microalbumin monitoring