1. Describe the etiology, usual age at onset, manifestations, and outcome of adult polycystic disease. 2. Compare acute and chronic renal failure with regard to common causes, pathophysiology, signs...

1. Describe the etiology, usual age at onset, manifestations, and outcome of adult polycystic disease.

2. Compare acute and chronic renal failure with regard to common causes, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and possible complications.

3. Explain how peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis substitutes for a nonfunctioning kidney, including limitations of the therapy.