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bobthebuilder

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on: Aug 21, 2018
What is an intrarenal cause of acute kidney injury?
 A) transfusion reaction
  B) pregnancy
  C) renal artery stenosis
  D) bladder rupture

Question 2

Explain why high sodium diets can lead to hypertension.


briseldagonzales

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure. High salt causes the body to retain water, which leads to an increase in blood volume and, therefore, an increase in blood pressure.


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