Question 344 · LEK · Chronic kidney disease
Which of the following factors does not predispose to the progressive loss of renal function?
- A. low birth weight.
- B. hypertension.
- C. inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
- D. obesity.
- E. cigarette smoking.
Hint
Look for the option that is a therapeutic strategy to slow CKD rather than a risk factor for its progression.
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