Med Term Chapter 12 Test

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What is oligouria?

Condition of scanty urination

What is hyperuria?

Condition of much urination

What is pyuria?

Condition of pus in the urine

What is ureteroplasty?

Surgical repair of the ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is peritonitis?

Inflammation of the peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

What is nephromegaly?

Enlargement of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is ureterolithiasis?

Abnormal condition of stones in the ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is cystorrhaphy?

Bladder suture Signup and view all the answers

What is vesicotomy?

Process of cutting the bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is azotemia?

Blood condition of nitrogen in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is filtration?

The process during which the kidneys separate metabolic waste products from your blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of calcitriol, a hormone produced by the kidneys?

Aids in digestion by promoting calcium absorption in your small intestines Signup and view all the answers

List the three regions of the kidney.

Renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis Signup and view all the answers

Where are the functions of the kidney located?

Renal cortex Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the nephron does reabsorption take place?

Tiny capillaries that surround the renal tubule Signup and view all the answers

What are the major five components of urine?

Water, urea, salt, acid, and creatinine Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the depression in a kidney that serves as a passageway for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?

Hilum Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how much volume can the urinary bladder hold until the brain is noticed that it needs to be emptied?

16 ounces Signup and view all the answers

How long is the female urethra?

1.5 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is oliguria?

Scanty urination Signup and view all the answers

What is anuria?

No production of urine Signup and view all the answers

What is hematuria?

Presence of blood in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What is dysuria?

Painful or difficult urination Signup and view all the answers

What is nocturnal neurosis?

Involuntary discharge of urine at night Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urinary Terms and Conditions

Oligouria: Condition characterized by scanty urination.
Hyperuria: Condition marked by excessive urination.
Pyuria: Presence of pus in the urine, indicating infection.
Anuria: Complete cessation of urine production.
Hematuria: Presence of blood in urine, a sign of potential health issues.
Dysuria: Painful or difficult urination, often associated with infection.
Nocturnal Neurosis: Involuntary urination at night.

Medical Procedures and Conditions

Ureteroplasty: Surgical procedure aimed at repairing the ureter.
Cystorrhaphy: Surgical suture of the bladder.
Vesicotomy: Surgical incision of the bladder.
Ureterolithiasis: Situation where stones form in the ureter.

Kidney Function and Anatomy

Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, affecting abdominal organs.
Nephromegaly: Enlargement of the kidney, indicating potential disease or dysfunction.
Filteration: Process by which kidneys eliminate metabolic waste from blood.

Kidney Structure and Function

Three Regions of the Kidney:
- Renal Cortex
- Renal Medulla
- Renal Pelvis
Function Location: Majority of kidney functions are located in the renal cortex.
Reabsorption Site: Occurs in the tiny capillaries surrounding the renal tubule.

Urine Composition and Volume

Major Components of Urine: Water, urea, salts, acids, and creatinine.
Urinary Bladder Capacity: Can hold approximately 16 ounces before signaling the need to empty.
Female Urethra Length: Typically measures around 1.5 inches.

Kidney Anatomy Features

Hilum: Depression in the kidney serving as an entry and exit point for blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves.
Calcitriol Function: Hormone produced by the kidneys that aids digestion by promoting calcium absorption in the small intestine.

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