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bobbie

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In patients without diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most commonly caused by:
 
  a. systemic infections.
  b. immune-mediated mechanisms.
  c. hormonal and endocrine mechanisms.
  d. dietary and lifestyle factors.

Question 2

Normal nephron function is adversely affected by:
 
  a. protein deficiency.
  b. chronic hypertension.
  c. chronic alcohol abuse.
  d. hepatic failure.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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