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The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as _____.
The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as _____.
- Polyuria
- Oliguria
- Nocturia
- Anuria (correct)
The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is ______.
The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is ______.
cystitis
Before entering the ureters, urine collects in the _______.
Before entering the ureters, urine collects in the _______.
- Glomeruli
- Renal Cortex
- Urinary Bladder
- Renal Pelvis (correct)
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by ______.
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by ______.
Abnormal softening of the kidney is known as ______.
Abnormal softening of the kidney is known as ______.
When Lenny Nowicki's blood test showed a very high PSA level, his physician was concerned about the possibility of _______.
When Lenny Nowicki's blood test showed a very high PSA level, his physician was concerned about the possibility of _______.
Henry Wong's kidneys failed. He is being treated with ______ (2 words), which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.
Henry Wong's kidneys failed. He is being treated with ______ (2 words), which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.
The discharge of blood from the ureter is _____.
The discharge of blood from the ureter is _____.
A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.
A specialist who treats the genitourinary system of males is a/an ______.
A specialist who treats the genitourinary system of males is a/an ______.
Stress incontinence is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing.
Stress incontinence is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing.
The word part that means bladder is _____.
The word part that means bladder is _____.
An inflammation of the kidney, most commonly caused by toxins, infection, or an autoimmune disease is called ______.
An inflammation of the kidney, most commonly caused by toxins, infection, or an autoimmune disease is called ______.
The creation of an artificial opening between the urinary bladder and the exterior of the body is a/an _______.
The creation of an artificial opening between the urinary bladder and the exterior of the body is a/an _______.
The term _____ describes treatment in which a body part is removed or its function is destroyed.
The term _____ describes treatment in which a body part is removed or its function is destroyed.
A surgical incision into the kidney is a/an ______.
A surgical incision into the kidney is a/an ______.
In the male, the _____ carries both urine and semen.
In the male, the _____ carries both urine and semen.
Prolapse of the bladder into the urethra is known as _______.
Prolapse of the bladder into the urethra is known as _______.
The surgical repair of the bladder is a/an _____.
The surgical repair of the bladder is a/an _____.
Mrs. Franklin describes her condition as a floating kidney. The medical term for this condition, in which there is a dropping down of the kidney, is ______.
Mrs. Franklin describes her condition as a floating kidney. The medical term for this condition, in which there is a dropping down of the kidney, is ______.
Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to control urinary stress incontinence.
Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises used to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor to control urinary stress incontinence.
Urine is produced in microscopic functional units of each kidney called ______.
Urine is produced in microscopic functional units of each kidney called ______.
Doris Volk has a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder. This is known as ______ (2 words).
Doris Volk has a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder. This is known as ______ (2 words).
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia.
Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia.
Mr. Baldridge suffers from excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is _______.
Mr. Baldridge suffers from excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is _______.
Abnormal hardening of the kidney is known as _______.
Abnormal hardening of the kidney is known as _______.
Hyperproteinuria is abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.
Hyperproteinuria is abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.
A stone located anywhere along the ureter is known as a ______.
A stone located anywhere along the ureter is known as a ______.
Roberta Gridley is scheduled for surgical repair of damage to the ureter. This procedure is a/an _______.
Roberta Gridley is scheduled for surgical repair of damage to the ureter. This procedure is a/an _______.
The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as ______.
The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as ______.
The surgical creation of an outside excretory opening from the urethra is a/an ______.
The surgical creation of an outside excretory opening from the urethra is a/an ______.
The increased output of urine is known as _____.
The increased output of urine is known as _____.
A stone in the urinary bladder is known as a _____.
A stone in the urinary bladder is known as a _____.
A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an _______.
A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an _______.
The major waste product of protein metabolism is _____.
The major waste product of protein metabolism is _____.
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney is known as _____.
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney is known as _____.
The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone is known as _____ (2 words).
The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone is known as _____ (2 words).
Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by the ______.
Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by the ______.
The term meaning excessive urination is _____.
The term meaning excessive urination is _____.
Rosita LaPinta inherited _____ kidney disease. These cysts slowly reduce the kidney function, and this eventually leads to kidney failure.
Rosita LaPinta inherited _____ kidney disease. These cysts slowly reduce the kidney function, and this eventually leads to kidney failure.
Renal colic is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.
Renal colic is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.
A prolapse of the female urethra is a/an _____.
A prolapse of the female urethra is a/an _____.
The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as ______.
The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as ______.
The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is a/an ______.
The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall is a/an ______.
The word part meaning hernia, tumor and cyst is _____.
The word part meaning hernia, tumor and cyst is _____.
A/An ______ (TURP) is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
A/An ______ (TURP) is the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.
The tubes which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are known as the ___________.
The tubes which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are known as the ___________.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the surgical removal of a kidney stone through a small incision in the back.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the surgical removal of a kidney stone through a small incision in the back.
The surgical suturing of the bladder is known as ______.
The surgical suturing of the bladder is known as ______.
The word part meaning to crush is ____.
The word part meaning to crush is ____.
In _____, the urethral opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
In _____, the urethral opening is on the upper surface of the penis.
Dr. Morita's patient was diagnosed as having _______. This is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine.
Dr. Morita's patient was diagnosed as having _______. This is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine.
John Danielson has an enlarged prostate gland. This caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as _______.
John Danielson has an enlarged prostate gland. This caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as _______.
A Wilms tumor is a malignant tumor of the stomach that occurs in children.
A Wilms tumor is a malignant tumor of the stomach that occurs in children.
The outer region of the kidney is known as the ______.
The outer region of the kidney is known as the ______.
Urine leaves the bladder through the ______.
Urine leaves the bladder through the ______.
The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is ______.
The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is ______.
A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is ______.
A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is ______.
Prostatism is a malignancy of the prostate gland.
Prostatism is a malignancy of the prostate gland.
Urethrorrhea is bleeding from the urethra.
Urethrorrhea is bleeding from the urethra.
The term meaning scanty urination is _____.
The term meaning scanty urination is _____.
The term meaning the distention of the ureter is ______.
The term meaning the distention of the ureter is ______.
The procedure to separate adhesions around a ureter is a/an _______.
The procedure to separate adhesions around a ureter is a/an _______.
The opening through which urine leaves the body is known as the _____.
The opening through which urine leaves the body is known as the _____.
The word part meaning renal pelvis is ______.
The word part meaning renal pelvis is ______.
Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
- Anuria: Absence of urine formation by the kidneys.
- Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder.
- Renal Pelvis: Area where urine collects before entering the ureters.
- Uremia: A condition associated with acute renal failure, marked by a sudden drop in blood volume or pressure.
- Nephromalacia: Abnormal softening of the kidney.
Kidney Functions and Conditions
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): Elevated levels can indicate prostate cancer.
- Peritoneal Dialysis: Treatment for kidney failure, using fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.
- Ureterorrhagia: Discharge of blood from the ureter.
- Cystoptosis: Prolapse of the bladder into the urethra.
Surgical Procedures and Interventions
- Cystostomy: Creation of an artificial opening between the urinary bladder and the exterior.
- Nephrotomy: Surgical incision into the kidney.
- Hemodialysis: Artificially filtering waste products from blood.
- Urethrostomy: Creation of an external opening from the urethra.
- Ureteroplasty: Surgical repair of the ureter.
Kidney Disorders and Symptoms
- Interstitial Cystitis: Chronic inflammation of the bladder wall.
- Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidney caused by toxins or infections.
- Polycystic Kidney Disease: Inherited condition that leads to kidney failure due to cyst formation.
- Nephrosclerosis: Abnormal hardening of the kidney.
- Hyperproteinuria: High concentrations of protein in urine.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Nephrons: Microscopic functional units of the kidneys where urine is produced.
- Ureters: Tubes carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Urethra: Passage through which urine leaves the body.
Types of Incontinence and Related Terms
- Stress Incontinence: Inability to control urine during physical stress like sneezing or laughing.
- Oliguria: Scanty urination.
- Polyuria: Excessive urination.
- Nocturia: Frequent urination during the night.
Key Terms in Urology
- Urologist: Specialist treating the male genitourinary system.
- Nephrologist: Specialist focusing on kidney diseases.
- Cystoplasty: Surgical repair of the bladder.
- Glomerulonephritis: Kidney disease due to inflammation of the glomeruli.
- Prostatism: Disorder resulting from urethra compression due to enlarged prostate.
Miscellaneous
- Wilms Tumor: Malignant kidney tumor occurring in children.
- Pyelonephritis: Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney.
- Kegel Exercises: Pelvic muscle exercises aimed at strengthening pelvic floor muscles to control incontinence.
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Description
This quiz explores essential terminology, functions, and conditions related to the urinary system. Test your knowledge on key concepts such as kidney functions, surgical procedures, and various urinary conditions. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology.
