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Themember4

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means kidney softening?
 
  a. nephritis
  b. nephrosclerosis
  c. nephroptosis
  d. nephromalacia

Question 2

Which term means movement away from the midline of the body?
 
  A) adduction
  B) eversion
  C) pronation
  D) abduction


Melissahxx

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

d
Explanation:
a. nephritis: means inflammation of the kidney
b. nephrosclerosis: means hardening of the kidney
c. nephroptosis: means drooping of the kidney
d. nephromalacia: correct

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Correct. Abduction means movement away from the midline of the body.


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