Which of the Following Pathophysiologic Events Contributes to Renal Failure

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pathophysiologic events contributes to renal failure associated with tumor lysis syndrome?

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Elevated white blood cell count
• C) Metabolic acidosis
• D) Crystallization of uric acid in the renal tubules

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.

Synapses

The junctions through which neurons communicate with other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

General Tendency

A common or widespread inclination, pattern, or trend among people or phenomena.