What Is One of the Most Common Diseases to Affect

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is one of the most common diseases to affect the renal and urinary system?

• A) Urinary tract infections
• B) Acute renal failure
• C) End-stage renal disease
• D) Kidney stones

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Definitions:

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the breathing process.

Thoracic Cavity

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen that houses organs such as the heart and lungs.

Mucus-Secreting Cells

Specialized cells found in various parts of the body that produce and release mucus, which serves protective and lubricating functions.

Bronchial Tree

A series of tubes that begins where the distal end of the trachea branches.