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Veterinary Technician

Category - Pharmacology

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Which of the following conditions is the primary reason for death in animals that have ingested ethylene glycol?

Destruction of brain cells
Destruction of intestinal lining
Destruction of bone marrow
Destruction of renal tubular cells

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Answer: D - Destruction of renal tubular cells is the primary reason for death in animals that have ingested ethylene glycol. Calcium oxalate crystals are formed in the kidneys, impairing function. The kidneys are often swollen and painful on abdominal palpation.

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