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What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What does the suffix '-uria' indicate in medical terms related to the urinary system?
What does the suffix '-uria' indicate in medical terms related to the urinary system?
Which combining form refers specifically to the bladder?
Which combining form refers specifically to the bladder?
What medical term describes the presence of sugar in urine?
What medical term describes the presence of sugar in urine?
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Which condition describes the surgical removal of a kidney?
Which condition describes the surgical removal of a kidney?
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What does the term 'urethritis' refer to?
What does the term 'urethritis' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'nephrolithiasis'?
What is the definition of 'nephrolithiasis'?
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Which term describes the condition when there is an absence of urine production?
Which term describes the condition when there is an absence of urine production?
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What does the combining form 'nephr/o' specifically refer to?
What does the combining form 'nephr/o' specifically refer to?
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What condition is indicated by the suffix '-ptosis'?
What condition is indicated by the suffix '-ptosis'?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Overview
- The urinary system comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
- Kidneys filter blood, producing urine.
- Ureters transport urine from kidneys to bladder.
- Bladder stores urine.
- Urethra excretes urine from the body.
Urinary System Functions
- Maintains a stable internal environment.
- Removes waste products from the blood.
- Regulates water and electrolyte levels.
- Maintains the correct pH balance of the body.
Urinary System Combining Forms
- cyst/o: bladder
- glomerul/o: glomerulus
- glycos/o: sugar, glucose
- keton/o: ketones
- lith/o: stone
- nephr/o: kidney
- pyel/o: renal pelvis
- ren/o: kidney
- ur/o: urine
- ureter/o: ureter
- urethr/o: urethra
- vesic/o: bladder
Urinary System Suffixes
- lith: stone
- -lithiasis: condition of stones
- -ptosis: drooping
- -tripsy: surgical crushing
- -uria: in the urine
Word Building with nephr/o
- -ectomy: removal of
- -gram: record of
- -itis: inflammation of
- -lith: stone
- -logist: specialist in
- -malacia: softening
- -megaly: enlargement
- -oma: tumor
- -osis: abnormal condition
- -ptosis: drooping of
- -pathy: disease
Word Building with ren/o and ur/o
- -al: pertaining to
- -logist: specialist in
- -emia: blood condition
Word Building with urethr/o
- -al: pertaining to
- -algia: pain
- -itis: inflammation of
- -rrhagia: rapid bleeding
- -scope: instrument to view
- -stenosis: narrowing
Word Building with -uria
- an-: absence of
- bacteri/o: bacteria in
- dys-: difficult or painful
- glycos/o: sugar
- hemat/o: blood
- keton/o: ketones
Urinary System Vocabulary
- anuria: complete lack of urine production.
- urology: diagnosis and treatment of urinary system conditions.
- urinary retention: inability to empty the bladder.
- catheter: flexible tube inserted into the body.
- diuresis: increased formation and secretion of urine.
- enuresis: involuntary urination.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of the urinary system, including its anatomy and functions. It covers the roles of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, along with important combining forms and suffixes related to urinary system terminology. Test your knowledge on this vital body system and its functions.
