Explain what hypertensive kidney disease is and its cause
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Answer: Hypertensive kidney disease is caused by atherosclerosis of renal arteries and their small branches within the kidneys. As these narrow, systemic blood pressure increases. The decreased blood to kidney causes them to release renin, which triggers vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion, resulting in hypertension.
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The connecting structure between an artery and a vein is a ________
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Read the following information found on the patient's health record: Past Medical History: Normal. She has not had menarche. Medications: None. Allergies: NKDA. Social History: Lives with her parents and two siblings. A/B student on the honor roll. Surgical History: None. Family History: Mother: Rheumatoid arthritis; maternal aunt: IDDM. According to the patient's health record, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The patient is allergic to penicillin. B. The patient has RA. C. The patient is an older woman with two children. D. The patient's aunt has Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes. E. The patient has irregular menstrual cycles.
Yoga is an effective way to build flexibility and improve all of the following EXCEPT
A. body mechanics. B. muscle fitness. C. balance. D. coordination.
Write the correct abbreviation for computed tomography:
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