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question 14
match the following diseases with their descriptions.
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1 polycystic kidney disease
2 nephrosis
3 hematuria
4 ureteritis
answers
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disorder causing edema and proteinuria.
presence of blood in the urine.
hereditary condition causing cysts in kidneys.
inflammation of the ureter.
diabetes mellitus

Explanation:

1. Polycystic kidney disease: It is a hereditary condition. Cysts form in the kidneys over time.
2. Nephrosis: Characterized by edema (swelling) and proteinuria (excess protein in urine) due to kidney dysfunction.
3. Hematuria: Literally means blood in the urine. Can be due to various kidney or urinary tract issues.
4. Ureteritis: Inflammation of the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder).

Answer:

1. Hereditary condition causing cysts in kidneys.
2. Disorder causing edema and proteinuria.
3. Presence of blood in the urine.
4. Inflammation of the ureter.