Renal Adaptations That Permit "Normal" Function Eventually Fail, Causing a Progression

question 4

Multiple Choice

Renal adaptations that permit "normal" function eventually fail, causing a progression toward ESRD because of

• A)loss of nephrons.
• B)uremia.
• C)increases in blood pressure.
• D)imbalances between glomerular and tubular functions.

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