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serike

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Enlargement of the kidney due to constant pressure from backed-up urine is called ________.
 
  A) hydronephrosis
  B) glomerulonephritis
  C) nephrolithiasis
  D) polycystic kidney disease

Question 2

The sight, smell, and taste of food cause ________.
 
  A) mastication
  B) peristalsis
  C) secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach
  D) the salivary glands to release saliva


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct Hydr/o- means water, but in this case means the water in the urine.
B) Glomerulonephritis is not characterized by backed-up urine.
C) Nephrolithiasis may or may not be accompanied by backed-up urine because of a stone, but it is not the medical name for enlargement of the kidney due to backed-up urine.
D) Polycystic kidney disease is not characterized by backed-up urine.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Mastication means chewing.
B) Peristalsis occurs when there is food present in the stomach.
C) Digestive enzymes are secreted by the presence of food in the stomach.
D) Correct


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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