An inherited disorder characterized by the formation of cysts in the kidney tubules is referred to as
A)renal failure
B)glomerulonephritis
C)polycystic kidney disease
D)nocturnal enuresis
E)cystic fibrosis

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Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes the formation of numerous cysts in the kidneys. This can lead to kidney damage and eventually kidney failure. The other options listed do not correspond with this description of a congenital disorder that involves cyst formation in the kidneys.

An Inherited Disorder Characterized by the Formation of Cysts in the Kidney