Kidney Basics Quiz

1.

How many kidneys does a human being typically have?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
B. Two

Explanation
The correct answer is B) Two.

Most people are born with two kidneys, however, we only actually need one to survive.

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Where are the kidneys located?
- A.
  
  Near the armpits but in front of the heart
- B.
  
  In the back, behind the lungs
- C.
  
  In the front, above the stomach
- D.
  
  In the back, just below the rib cage
Correct Answer
D. In the back, just below the rib cage

Explanation
The correct answer is D) In the back, just below the rib cage.

The kidneys are located on either side of the spine and are actually partially covered by the rib cage for added protection.

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How big are the kidneys?
- A.
  
  About the size of your fist
- B.
  
  About the size of a football
- C.
  
  About the size of a kidney bean
- D.
  
  About the size of your ears
Correct Answer
A. About the size of your fist

Explanation
The correct answer is A) About the size of your fist.

The kidneys are beaned shaped but not quite bean sized. Despite their small size compared to some of the other organs, the kidneys preform a complex and vital function to keep the rest of the body in balance and running well.

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Which of the following are primary functions of the kidneys?
- A.
  
  To help clean blood
- B.
  
  To support healthy bones and tissues
- C.
  
  To help regulate blood pressure
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above.

The kidneys perform a number of tasks that are vital to the body's overall well being. In addition to cleaning the blood by ridding waste through the production of urine, the kidneys also produce a form of Vitamin D to support bones and tissues of the body. This also helps to actively regulate blood pressure. In addition to this the kidneys produce a number of hormones that affect the function of other organs.

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What happens if your kidneys fail?
- A.
  
  You need to go on dialysis
- B.
  
  You need a kidney transplant
- C.
  
  Nothing, kidneys are like your tonsils or your appendix
- D.
  
  Both A and B
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B

Explanation
The correct answer is D) Both A and B.

Before there were kidney transplants or kidney dialysis, kidney failure meant death. Without your kidneys, toxins in the body would build to a level that were lethal within weeks. Dialysis is a cleaning of the blood to rid it of waste that acts as an artificial kidney. With kidney disease troubling hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, kidney donation is a very altruistic, generous, and lifesaving act.

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At Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, our goal is to ease the burden both emotionally and financially, for those living with kidney disease as we increase prevention through public education.

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Who are potential victims of kidney disease?
- A.
  
  The old and feeble
- B.
  
  Babies
- C.
  
  Anyone
- D.
  
  Women
Correct Answer
C. Anyone

Explanation
The correct answer is C) Anyone.

The truth is that anyone of any race, any gender, or any age have the potential of kidney disease. In children and adolescents this is often due to birth defects or genetic factors.

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What factors put a person at a higher risk for kidney disease?
- A.
  
  Family history of kidney disease
- B.
  
  High blood pressure
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above.

High blood pressure and diabetes are comorbidities for chronic kidney disease. A family history of kidney disease may be evidence of a genetic predisposition to personal kidney disease.

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PROMISE Program – Providing Resources and Opportunities to Maximize Independence through Service Endeavors. Through financial assistance for transportation, medications, nutritional supplements, medical ID tags, amongst other things and the education of patients, health professionals, and the public, Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is committed to empowering patients to manage kidney disease.

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How many U.S. adults currently have chronic kidney disease?
- A.
  
  1,000
- B.
  
  26,000,000
- C.
  
  1,000,000
- D.
  
  50,000
Correct Answer
B. 26,000,000

Explanation
The correct answer is B) 26,000,000.

Kidney disease is unfortunately becoming more prevalent. Just a few years ago the number of those suffering from chronic kidney disease was only 20 million. People with high blood pressure, a family history of kidney disease, or diabetes should be tested for kidney disease because they are at an increased risk. It is always a good idea to talk to your doctor about kidney disease.

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Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is not affiliated with any national organization – we are a local, independent, non-profit working to be the trusted ally in the region’s daily fight with kidney disease.

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9.

How many liters of blood do the kidneys filter daily?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  200
- D.
  
  2
Correct Answer
C. 200

Explanation
The correct answer is C) 200.

The kidneys filter two liters of waste and water from the 200 liters of blood they filter each day.

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10.

What can be done to keep the kidneys healthy?
- A.
  
  Eat healthy
- B.
  
  Exercise
- C.
  
  Watch your blood pressure
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above.

Like most things regarding personal health, a well balanced, nutritious diet and physical activity are important preventative measures to be taken. Monitoring blood pressure is important since high blood pressure increases the risk of kidney disease. Avoiding the abuse of over-the-counter painkillers is also important. Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are all additional risk factors associated with kidney disease. The adoption of a healthy lifestyle helps kidneys, be they healthy or damaged, to last longer.

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Kidney Basics Quiz

How many kidneys does a human being typically have?

Where are the kidneys located?

How big are the kidneys?

Which of the following are primary functions of the kidneys?

What happens if your kidneys fail?

Who are potential victims of kidney disease?

What factors put a person at a higher risk for kidney disease?

How many U.S. adults currently have chronic kidney disease?

How many liters of blood do the kidneys filter daily?

What can be done to keep the kidneys healthy?