Hypertension can cause what damaging effects on the kidney?
A)The artery becomes sclerotic
B)The renal tubules become contorted
C)The renal arterioles become thickened and narrowed
D)The Bowman's capsule becomes congested
E)The renal pelvis begins to fill with stones

Question

Hypertension can cause what damaging effects on the kidney?
A)The artery becomes sclerotic
B)The renal tubules become contorted
C)The renal arterioles become thickened and narrowed
D)The Bowman's capsule becomes congested
E)The renal pelvis begins to fill with stones

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can damage the renal arterioles and glomeruli, causing them to thicken and narrow. This reduces their capability to remove wastes and excess water, which can cause the blood pressure to rise even more. If the cause of hypertension is not known, it is called primary (or essential) hypertension.

Hypertension Can Cause What Damaging Effects on the Kidney