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Which condition is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney failure?

Correct answer C. Long-standing poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

Explanation

Prolonged high blood glucose and high blood pressure damage the glomerular capillaries. Over years this destroys nephrons, making diabetes and hypertension major causes of chronic renal failure.

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