Q.

When nitrogenous waste accumulates in the blood which organ is not functioning?

A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Kidneys
D. Heart
Answer» C. Kidneys
Explanation: Acute kidney failure (AKF) occurs when there is a sudden reduction in kidney function that results in nitrogenous wastes accumulating in the blood (azotemia). The accumulation of nitrogenous wastes is known as uremia. If untreated, uremia can cause coma and eventually death.
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