The Term That Means Inflammation of a Kidney Is the

question 4

Multiple Choice

The term that means inflammation of a kidney is the

• A)pyelonephritis.
• B)nephrolithiasis.
• C)nephritis.
• D)nephromegaly.

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Definitions:

Epithelial

Relating to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities and organs, and forming glands, with roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and often by facilitated diffusion.

Osmosis

The process of fluid passing through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane.

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma which work together to stop bleeding by forming clots.