The inability of the kidneys to filter wastes and produce urine is called:
a. renal failure
b. nephrolithiasis
c. nephromegaly
d. nephropathy
a
Explanation:
a. renal failure: correct
b. nephrolithiasis: abnormal condition of kidney stones
c. nephromegaly: enlargement of the kidney
d. nephropathy: disease of the kidney
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