STM Is Based on Research Examining the Initial Assessment and Outcomes

question 44

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STM is based on research examining the initial assessment and outcomes of approximately 76,000 patients in a statewide trauma registry.

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Definitions:

Renal Cortex

The renal cortex is the outer part of the kidney that contains the kidney's filtering units, involved in blood filtration and urine formation.

Efferent Arterioles

Small blood vessels that carry blood away from the glomerulus of each nephron in the kidneys, playing a critical role in regulating blood pressure and the filtration rate of the kidneys.

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidneys where exchange of substances occurs.

Renal Hilum

The entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys, such as the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves.