Questions and Answers
What is the absence of urine formation by the kidneys called?
anuria
What do we call a stone located anywhere along the ureter?
ureterolith
What is the visual examination of the urinary bladder called?
cystoscopy
What is a toxic condition resulting from renal failure where urea is retained in the blood?
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What are the functional units of each kidney known as?
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What is the presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood called?
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What is the medical title of a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases?
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What is the medical term for excessive urination during the night?
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What kidney disease slowly reduces kidney function leading to failure?
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What is the chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder called?
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What term describes narrowing of the urethra due to urethral scarring from an infection?
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What is the condition called when the opening of the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis?
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What treatment involves removal of waste from blood through fluid exchange in the peritoneal cavity?
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What does the suffix -PLASTY in the term 'urethroplasty' indicate?
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What type of catheter remains inside the body for a prolonged time?
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What is the medical term for surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder?
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What term means a surgical incision into the renal pelvis?
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Which term means difficult or painful urination?
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Which statement describes the medulla?
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What treatment involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function?
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What term describes an inflammation of the glomeruli?
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Which term means suppuration of the kidney?
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What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?
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Which condition is characterized by an elevation of the blood urea nitrogen concentration?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
- Anuria: Complete absence of urine formation by the kidneys.
- Ureterolith: A stone located anywhere along the ureter.
- Cystoscopy: Visual examination of the urinary bladder.
Kidney Conditions and Terms
- Nocturnal Enuresis: Toxic condition from renal failure where urea is retained in the blood due to compromised kidney function.
- Nephrons: Functional units of each kidney, critical for urine production and filtration.
- Hypoproteinemia: Abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood.
Medical Specialties
- Nephrologist: Specialist in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases and disorders.
Urinary Symptoms
- Nocturia: Excessive urination during the night.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease: Inherited condition that reduces kidney function and may lead to kidney failure.
- Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic bladder inflammation condition.
Urological Conditions
- Urethrostenosis: Narrowing of the urethra due to scarring from an infection.
- Epispadias: Congenital condition where the urethra opens on the upper surface of the penis.
Dialysis and Surgical Procedures
- Peritoneal Dialysis: Treatment for kidney failure that removes waste from the blood through peritoneal fluid exchange.
- Urethroplasty: Surgical repair of the urethra, indicated by the suffix -plasty.
Catheters and Surgical Terms
- Indwelling Catheter: A catheter that remains inside the body for an extended period.
- Cystectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder.
- Pyelotomy: Surgical incision into the renal pelvis.
- Dysuria: Difficult or painful urination.
Kidney Structure and Conditions
- Medulla: Inner region of the kidney, important for urine formation and concentration.
- Ablation: Treatment that involves removal of a body part or destruction of its function.
- Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the glomeruli, affecting kidney filtration.
- Pyonephrosis: Condition involving suppuration of the kidney.
Urinary Conditions
- Overactive Bladder: Involuntary contraction of bladder muscles, leading to frequent urination.
- Azotemia: Condition characterized by an elevated blood urea nitrogen concentration, indicating kidney dysfunction.
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Test your knowledge on urinary system terminology, kidney conditions, and common urological symptoms. This quiz will cover various medical terms related to the urinary system, including conditions that affect kidney function and specialist roles. Prepare to challenge your understanding of these important concepts!
