Kidney Sites Susceptible to Renal Disease (page 388)

• General: Renal medulla:

  • Low oxygen environment: Ischemia

• Glomerulus:

  • Structure predisposes it to immune complex deposition and complement fixation

• Tubules:

• “Post-Renal” Structures (ureters, bladder)

  • Malformations, Obstruction, Masses (i.e. cancer)

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