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Blood urea level of a patient is suddenly increased. Can you assign a suitable reason for this?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Blood Urea Levels**: Blood urea levels indicate the amount of urea present in the bloodstream. Urea is a waste product formed from the breakdown of proteins in the body. 2. **Identifying the Cause of Increased Urea Levels**: A sudden increase in blood urea levels can indicate that the kidneys are not functioning properly. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products, including urea, from the blood. 3. **Linking Kidney Function to Urea Levels**: When the kidneys fail to filter waste effectively, urea accumulates in the bloodstream. This condition is known as uremia, which is characterized by elevated levels of urea and other waste products in the blood. ...
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