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The student presented at her doctor’s office with complaints of dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal discomfort. Upon examination, the doctor discovered that the student’s hygiene was inadequate. Which organism MOST LIKELY caused the student’s symptoms?
What is E-Coli
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Jessica is experiencing hematuria. Which process of urine formation has been ineffective?
What is Filtration
100
Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the blood of harmful wastes by passing the blood through:
What is a semipermeable membrane
100
The functional unit of the kidney is the:
What is nephron
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A teenage girl that has undeveloped breasts and has not started her menstrual cycle indicates that a hormone deficiency exists. What hormone is deficient?
What is estrogen
200
The patient sustained an electric shock when he accidentally touched live wires while cleaning up the yard following a severe storm. The shock affected his urinary function and resulted in oliguria and uremia. How will the patient’s symptoms be treated if he develops anuria?
What is Hemodialysis
200
Jeremy is on the cross country team at school. He notices that after practice his urine is dark amber-colored and he is voiding very small amounts. Jeremy has:
What is dehydration
200
Dehydration has a direct effect on urine formation. The proximal convoluted tubules are responsible for correcting the water imbalance found with dehydration. What is this process called?
What is reabsorption
200
The Bowman’s capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, and loop of Henle are all parts of a:
What is nephron
200
A small child was being chased by a large dog. Out of fear, the child ran really fast. Which hormone enabled the child to get away from the dog?
What is adrenal
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The patient in chronic renal failure is treated with hemodialysis. What renal function does hemodialysis replace?
What is Filtration
300
Jack takes his blood pressure medicine every morning. After taking his medicine, he experiences urinary frequency. What type of blood pressure medicine is Jack taking?
What is Diuretic
300
Which structure is a hollow muscular sac?
What is bladder
300
A viral skin lesion that can recur after removal is a:
What is wart
300
Trey has the appearance of a tan even during the winter months. During a physical exam, he had a low blood pressure and low blood sugar. These symptoms are indicative of:
What is addison's disease
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Mr. Gavin has had polyuria for several weeks. When he went to the doctor, his urinalysis was normal. Further studies revealed that Mr. Gavin had a disorder that affected the release of ADH. Which function of the urinary system was affected?
What is Reabsorption
400
If kidney stones get too large, they can cause severe flank pain and hydronephrosis because they block the:
What is ureter
400
Urine leaves the kidney by way of the:
What is ureter
400
A 47 year old man went to see his doctor. When reviewing family pictures, the patient’s wife noted that her husband had developed enlarged hands, lips and nose, and that his chin protrudes more than it used to. Following some laboratory studies, the doctor diagnosed the patient with:
What is acromegaly
400
The endocrinologist saw a patient whose parents were concerned about their 8 year old child’s short stature. The physician suspects that the child may have a deficiency in:
What is growth hormone
500
Mr. Burns had a stroke and has been urinating involuntarily. What is this condition called?
What is Incontinence
500
Excessive substances in urinary filtrate, such as sodium and potassium, lead to their elimination. Which process of elimination is this urinary system function?
What is Secretion
500
The medical term for excessive urination is:
What is polyuria
500
A 19 year old male that has not begun to develop chest hair, a deep voice, or increased muscle mass may be deficient in which hormone?
What is testosterone
500
The endocrine disorder that could be prevented by using iodized salt is:
What is hypothyroidism
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