Hardening of the arteries of the kidney is:
A) renal hypertension.
B) nephrosclerosis.
C) nephrotic syndrome.
D) ESRD.

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Hardening or thickening of the arteries of the kidney is called nephrosclerosis. This can lead to reduced blood flow to the kidneys and ultimately to kidney damage or failure. Renal hypertension is high blood pressure caused by kidney disease or dysfunction, which can be a consequence of nephrosclerosis. Nephrotic syndrome is a condition characterized by excessive protein in the urine, low levels of protein in the blood, and swelling. ESRD (end-stage renal disease) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease when the kidneys have lost total or nearly all their function.

Hardening of the Arteries of the Kidney Is