Urinary System

D. Filtration

All of the following terms refer to expelling urine through the urethra except: A. voiding B. Urination C. Micturition D. Filtration

retention

Incomplete emptying of the bladder is called urinary _____. A. hesitancy B. reflux C. retention D. frequency

a narrowing of the lumen of the ureter

Mrs. G's medical history mentions ureterstenosis, which is best defined as: A. a fluid blockage in the ureter B. a narrowing of the urethra C. a narrowing of the lumen of the ureter D. a stone, calculus, or tumor in the ureter

cystitis

Ms. F has an inflammation of the urinary bladder, which you record in her medical report as ____. A. cystocele B. Cysturia C. cystorrhea D. Cystitis

inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

Patient W's diagnosis is recorded as pyelonephritis, which is _____. A. presence of pus and inflammation in the kidney B. inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis C. the presence of calculi in the kidney and renal pelvis D. a softening of the kidney and renal pelvis

cystocele

Patient X's inflammation has been aggravated by a herniation of the bladder wall, called a ____ A. Cystocele B. Cysternia C. Cystolithiasis D. Cystitis

nephrolysis

The term in patient P's medical report that describes destruction of kidney tissue is ____. A. nephromegaly B. nephromalacia C. nephrolysis D. nephropathy

D. produce white blood cells

The three important functions of the nephron include all of the following except: A. filter blood to remove waste products B.reabsorb water, salt, and other substances as needed C. secrete liquid waste via the urine D. produce white blood cells

D. Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is the: A. renal tubule B. Right ureter C. Left Ureter D. Urethra

at night

both nocturia and nycturia means excessive urination.. A. at night B. upon rising C. upon sneezing D. During exercise

nephr/o + -malacia

build a term that means an abnormal softening of the kidney. A. nephr/o + -megaly B. nephr/o + -malacia C. ren.o + -megaly D. ren/o + -malacia

ureterolithiasis

if a stone or other obstruction occurs in the lower part of the ureter, this condition is termed. A. hydroureter B. hydronephrosis C. ureterocele D. ureterolithiasis

C. Tubule

in which part of the nephron does reabsorption occur? A. Collecting Duct B. Glomerulus C. Tubule D. Bowman Capsule

glomerul/o

the combining form ____ represents the ball of capillaries within a Bowman Capsule.. A. pyel/o B. urethr/o C. vesic/o D. glomerul/o

hydronephrosis

the distention of the renal pelvis and kidney by urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in a ureter is called. A. hydronephrosis B. hydroureter C. neurogenic bladder D. nephrotic syndrome

polycystic kidney disease

the hereditary disorder characterized by multiple fluid-filled sacs in the kidneys is called. A. nephromegaly B. nephromalacia C. polyps D. polycystic kidney disease

the notch on the inner border of kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney.

the hilum is: A. A funnel shaped structure located in the center of each kidney. B. the functional unit of the kidney. C. The notch on the inner border of kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney. D. the external opening of the urethra.

glomerulunoephritis

the medical condition in which the glomeruli within the kidney become inflamed is ____. A. nephritis B. interstitial nephritis C. glomerulonephritis D. glomerulopathy

Uropathy

the medical term for any disease or abnormal condition of the urinary tract is ___.. A. nephropathy B. Inflammatory Disorder C. Uropathy D. Dysuria

hematuria

the medical term that means blood in the urine is ___. A. uremia B. hematuria C. hemaremia D. septicemia

oliguria

the opposite of polyuria is.. A. anuric B. dysuria C. oliguria D. uremia

ureteropathy

the physician suspects ____, which means a disease of the tube that carries fluid and waste from the kidney to the urinary bladder. A. hydroureter B. ureteropathy C. ureterocele D. ureterolithiasis

inflammation of the bladder and urethra

urethrocystitis means: A. inflammation of the bladder B. inflammation of the bladder and urethra C. inflammation of the ureters D. inflammation of the ureters and bladder

discharge

urethrorrhea means ____ from the urethra.. A. hemorrhage B. pressure C. obstruction D. Discharge

nephrolithiasis

what is the medical term for a condition marked by the presence of kidney stones? A. cystolithiasis B. pyelonephritis C. nephrolithiasis D. nephromalacia

nephromegaly

which term means enlargement of the kidney? A. nephromegaly B. nephromalacia C. nephrolysis D. nephropathy

painful or difficult urination

your patient complains of dysuria, which refers to a condition of: A. painful or difficult urination B. absence of urination C. scanty urination D. bleeding with urination

nephropathy

your patient will be assessed for ___, that is, for any disease or abnormal condition of the kidney, specifically. A. nephropathy B. urethropathy C. uropathy D. dysuria

a prolapse or herniation of a tube that carries waste materials from the kidney to the bladder

your patient's medical report includes the term uretercele, which describes. A. the presence of pus and inflammation in the ureter B. inflammation of the tube carrying waste materials from the kidney to the bladder. C. a prolapse or herniation of a tube that carries waste materials from the kidney to the bladder. D. a blockage or herniation of the passageway that carries urine from the urinary bladder to expel it from the body

inflammation of the tube carrying waste materials from the kidney to the bladder

your patient's medical report includes the term ureteritis, which describes A. the presence of pus and inflammation in the kidney B. inflammation of the tube carrying waste materials from the kidney to the bladder. C. inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis. D. inflammation of the passageway that carries urine from the urinary bladder to expel it from the body.

nephrotoxic

a _____ substance is toxic or destructive to kidney cells. A. nephrotoxic B. nephronexic C. nephroptosis D. nephropathic

enuresis

another term for urinary incontinence is ___ A. urgency B. hesitancy C. uremia D. enuresis

D. Renin

The kidneys secrete __________, which helps to regulate blood pressure. A. converting enzyme B. prostaglandins C. sodium D. Renin

vesic/o

Cyst/o and _____ mean bladder.

tubule

The Bowman capsule collects the substances that filter through the glomerulus and passes them into the __________. A. tubule B. Loop of Henle C. Renal Pelvis D. Nephron

B. Glomerulus

The __________ allows water, salts, wastes, and practically everything except blood cells and protein to pass through its thin walls. A. renal pelvis B. Glomerulus C. Bowman Capsule D. Tubule

renal pelvis

The central reservoir of the kidney, containing thousands of collecting ducts, is the: A. Renal Pelvis B. Bowman Capsule C. Distal Tubule D. Proximal Tubule

B. Meatus

The external opening of the urethra is the urinary? A. Tract B. Meatus C. Hilum D. Tube

A. nephron

The functional unit of the kidney is the _________. A.nephron B.glomerulus C. Cortex D. Hilum

B. Renal pelvis, ureter, bladder.

Urine leaves the renal tubule and goes to the __________, __________, and __________ before it enters the urethra. A. Ureter, renal pelvis, bladder B. Renal pelvis, ureter, bladder. C. glomerulus, proximal tubule, loop of henle D. bowman Capsule, renal pelvis, ureter

B. Interrenal

What is the medical term meaning between the kidneys? A. Intrarenal B. Interrenal C. Extrarenal D. Suprarenal

A. the ureters connect the kidneys to the bladder.

Which of the following statements is true? A. The ureters connect the kidneys to the bladder. B. The urethra connects the kidneys to the bladder. C. The ureters lead from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. D. The urethra carries urine to the urinary bladder.