Questions and Answers
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?
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What is peritonitis?
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What is nephromegaly?
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What is ureterolithiasis?
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What is cystorrhaphy?
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What is vesicotomy?
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What is azotemia?
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What is filtration?
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What is the function of calcitriol, a hormone produced by the kidneys?
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List the three regions of the kidney.
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Where are the functions of the kidney located?
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In which part of the nephron does reabsorption take place?
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What are the major five components of urine?
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Which term best describes the depression in a kidney that serves as a passageway for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?
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Approximately how much volume can the urinary bladder hold until the brain is noticed that it needs to be emptied?
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How long is the female urethra?
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What is oliguria?
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What is anuria?
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What is hematuria?
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What is dysuria?
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What is nocturnal neurosis?
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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
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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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