A patient experiencing pain, nausea, and lack of urination goes to the hospital and is given a blood test. The test reveals high amounts of nonprotein nitrogenous substances in the blood plasma, particularly urea. Which of the following organs is most likely malfunctioning?

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High amounts of nonprotein nitrogenous substances in the blood plasma, particularly urea, suggest that the kidneys are not functioning properly. Pain, nausea, and lack of urination also support the idea of renal dysfunction.

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