Which of the following statements regarding congenital polycystic kidney disease is INCORRECT?
A. It is transmitted as a mendelian dominant trait.
B. Enlarging cysts within the kidneys eventually destroy kidney function.
C. The kidneys become greatly enlarged.
D. Manifestations of kidney failure usually occur in late childhood or adolescence.
E. It may be complicated by infection or bleeding in kidney cysts.
Question 2
Which of the following conditions is NOT a characteristic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis?
A. Autoantibodies directed against gamma globulin
B. High levels of uric acid in the blood
C. Chronic inflammation of synovium
D. Involvement of the small joints of the hands and feet
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