Urinary System Quiz

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What is the primary function of the urinary system?

Remove waste products from the body (correct)

Store nutrients for the body

Transport oxygen in blood

Produce hormones

What does the suffix '-lith' indicate when associated with the urinary system?

Surgical removal of the kidney

Drooping of the kidney

Formation of kidney stones (correct)

Inflammation of the kidney

Which combining form represents the bladder in urinary system terminology?

cyst/o (correct)

ren/o

urethr/o

nephr/o

What condition is characterized by the presence of sugar in the urine?

glycosuria Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nephromalacia' refer to in the context of kidney terminology?

Kidney softening Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix denotes a condition related to the urine?

-uria Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'urethrorrhagia' describe?

Rapid bleeding from the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is 'nephroptosis' characterized by?

Drooping of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a kidney specialist?

Nephrologist Signup and view all the answers

Urethritis refers to inflammation of the bladder.

False Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by the presence of blood in the urine?

Hematuria Signup and view all the answers

The term _____ denotes the condition of no urine production.

anuria Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urinary system terms with their meanings:

Dysuria = Painful urination Nephrolithiasis = Condition of kidney stones Uremia = Urine blood condition Urethralgia = Pain in the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nephromegaly'?

Kidney enlargement Signup and view all the answers

The combining form 'cyst/o' refers to the urethra.

False Signup and view all the answers

The surgical procedure of crushing kidney stones is called _____ .

lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the urine?

Bacteriuria Signup and view all the answers

Urethritis is the inflammation of the kidneys.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the surgical removal of a kidney?

Nephrectomy Signup and view all the answers

The condition of having stones in the kidney is known as _____ .

Nephrolithiasis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urinary system conditions with their definitions:

Anuria = Complete lack of urine production Dysuria = Painful urination Hematuria = Blood in urine Ketonuria = Presence of ketones in urine Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form represents the kidney?

Nephr/o Signup and view all the answers

Nephrosis is characterized by abnormal condition of the kidney.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a specialist who treats urinary tract disorders?

Urologist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

Produce hormones Signup and view all the answers

Nephrolith means a kidney infection.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dysuria' describe?

Difficulty or painful urination Signup and view all the answers

The condition of having insufficient urine production is known as _____ .

anuria Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urinary system terms with their definitions:

nephritis = inflammation of the kidney urethritis = inflammation of the urethra nephromegaly = enlargement of the kidney bacteriuria = bacteria in the urine Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form refers to the renal pelvis?

pyel/o Signup and view all the answers

Urea is a by-product of protein metabolism excreted through the urinary system.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nephromalacia'?

Softening of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Which condition describes a narrowing of the urethra?

Urethrostenosis Signup and view all the answers

The term 'hematuria' refers to the presence of bacteria in the urine.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the surgical crushing of kidney stones?

Lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

The condition characterized by the complete lack of urine production is called _____ .

anuria Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urinary system terms with their definitions:

Dysuria = Difficult or painful urination Glycosuria = Presence of sugar in urine Nephrolith = Kidney stone Uremia = Condition of urine in the blood Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix indicates a condition related to the presence of stones?

-lithiasis Signup and view all the answers

The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to the ureter.

False Signup and view all the answers

A specialist who treats urinary tract disorders is called a _____ .

urologist Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form refers to the urethra?

urethr/o Signup and view all the answers

The term 'dysuria' means normal urination.

False Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by the presence of ketones in the urine?

ketonuria Signup and view all the answers

The surgical crushing of kidney stones is known as _____ .

lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix ‘-uria’ indicate?

Condition of urine Signup and view all the answers

Match the following urinary conditions with their definitions:

anuria = complete lack of urine hematuria = presence of blood in urine bacteriuria = presence of bacteria in urine dysuria = painful urination Signup and view all the answers

Ureteritis refers to inflammation of the ureters.

True Signup and view all the answers

The combining form 'nephr/o' is used to refer to the _____ .

kidney Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

Urinary System Overview

Comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Essential for waste elimination and maintaining homeostasis.

Functions of the Urinary System

Maintains stable internal environment by adjusting water and electrolytes.
Removes waste products generated by metabolism.
Regulates body pH levels within a normal range.

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: condition of the urine

Word Building with Nephr/o

-ectomy: nephrectomy, removal of kidney.
-gram: nephrogram, record of kidney.
-itis: nephritis, inflammation of kidney.
-lith: nephrolith, kidney stone.
-logist: nephrologist, kidney specialist.
-malacia: nephromalacia, kidney softening.
-megaly: nephromegaly, kidney enlargement.
-oma: nephroma, kidney tumor.
-osis: nephrosis, abnormal condition of the kidney.
-ptosis: nephroptosis, drooping kidney.
-pathy: nephropathy, kidney disease.

Word Building with Ren/o and Ur/o

-al: renal, pertaining to the kidney.
-logist: urologist, urine specialist.
-emia: uremia, urine blood condition.

Word Building with Urethr/o

-al: urethral, pertaining to the urethra.
-algia: urethralgia, pain in the urethra.
-itis: urethritis, inflammation of the urethra.
-rrhagia: urethrorrhagia, rapid bleeding from the urethra.
-scope: urethroscope, instrument to view inside urethra.
-stenosis: urethrostenosis, narrowing of the urethra.

Word Building with -uria

an-: anuria, complete lack of urine production.
bacteri/o: bacteriuria, presence of bacteria in urine.
dys-: dysuria, painful or difficult urination.
glycos/o: glycosuria, presence of sugar in urine.
hemat/o: hematuria, blood in the urine.
keton/o: ketonuria, presence of ketones in urine.

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Test your knowledge of the urinary system, focusing on its anatomy and functions. This quiz covers key terms related to the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and associated medical terminology. Perfect for students in healthcare fields looking to reinforce their understanding.