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lracut11

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Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The term catabolism means:
 
  A) transferring nutrients.
  B) breaking down complex substances.
  C) building up of body substance.
  D) forming dry feces.



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Answer to Question 1

pyelonephritis

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Absorption is transfer of nutrients from the GI tract to the blood.
B) Correct.
C) Anabolism is building up of body substance.
D) Constipation is the condition of forming infrequent, dry feces.



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