PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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A patient has hypertension due to renal arteriosclerosis. Why would this cause hypertension?
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The patient would excrete too much urine
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The patient would excrete too much salt
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The patient has too much stress
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The filtration of the kidney has declined because of blockage
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Over time, high blood pressure harms renal blood vessels Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. These damaged arteries are not able to deliver enough blood to the kidney tissue. Damaged kidney arteries don’t filter blood well.
Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure can constrict and narrow the blood vessels in your kidneys, which reduces blood flow and stops the kidneys from working well. When this happens, the kidneys are not able to remove all wastes and extra fluid from your body.
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