Briefly explain the difference between chronic and acute renal failure
A) Chronic renal failure is a sudden loss of renal function, whereas acute renal failure is a gradual loss of renal function.
B) Chronic renal failure is a gradual loss of renal function, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss of renal function.
C) Chronic renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to concentrate urine, whereas acute renal failure is a gradual loss in the ability to concentrate urine.
D) Chronic renal failure is a gradual loss in the ability to concentrate urine, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to concentrate urine.
E) Chronic renal failure is the gradual loss in the ability to reabsorb glucose, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to reabsorb glucose.
Answer: B
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