Failure of the Kidneys to Adequately Perform Their Physiologic Functions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Failure of the kidneys to adequately perform their physiologic functions is called renal

• A)Congestion
• B)Failure
• C)Polycystosis
• D)Stones

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid, necessary for the formation of cell membranes and certain hormones, but high levels in blood can increase heart disease risk.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Clotting Process

The series of events in the body that lead to the formation of a blood clot, involving the activation, aggregation, and adhesion of platelets along with the deposition of fibrin.

Calcium

A chemical element essential for living organisms, playing crucial roles in bone formation, blood clotting, and muscle contraction.