Acute tubular necrosis is most commonly caused by:
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Correct answer: Ischemia or nephrotoxins
Acute tubular necrosis results from ischemic injury or exposure to nephrotoxic agents. Tubular epithelial cell damage impairs reabsorption and filtration.
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