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Which of the following best describes the relationship between diseases and homeostasis?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between diseases and homeostasis?
- Diseases have no effect on homeostasis
- Diseases improve homeostasis
- Diseases maintain homeostasis
- Diseases disrupt homeostasis (correct)
What is the initial effect of diseases that impair the kidneys' ability to excrete salt and water?
What is the initial effect of diseases that impair the kidneys' ability to excrete salt and water?
- Normal blood pressure
- High blood pressure (correct)
- Irregular blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
Why is it important to maintain a balance between intake and renal excretion?
Why is it important to maintain a balance between intake and renal excretion?
- To prevent kidney damage
- To improve organ function
- To maintain life (correct)
- To reduce blood pressure
What can long-term high blood pressure caused by kidney damage lead to?
What can long-term high blood pressure caused by kidney damage lead to?
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What do homeostatic compensations that occur after disease or injury represent?
What do homeostatic compensations that occur after disease or injury represent?
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