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2 Functions of the urinary system
1. regulate chemical and acide balance
2. excrete waste
3. control blood volume, blood pressure
inflammation
itis
Outer part of the kidney
cortex
A patient arrives at the clinic complaining of a sudden, sharp, and 'stabbing' pain in their side (flank) that radiates down toward the groin. They are restless and cannot find a comfortable position. Which condition is most likely?
how much of the body's total blood supply passes through the kidneys every minute?
1/4 (25%)
What part of the urinary system is shared with the reproductive system in men
urethra
Cyst/o
bladder
Sac surrounding the kidney
capsule
A high school student reports a frequent, urgent need to urinate and a painful, burning sensation during the process. What could be the issue?
UTI
Inner part of the kidney
Medulla
to view
-scopy
Muscular sac that expands to hold urine
Bladder
A patient with long-term kidney disease presents with extreme fatigue, nausea, a metallic taste in their mouth, and mental confusion. Blood tests show a dangerous buildup of nitrogenous waste. This syndrome is called:
Uremia
A doctor needs to inspect the inside of a patient's bladder for inflammation or stones using a thin, camera-equipped tube. This procedure is called a:
Cystoscopy
What is considered the "chief filtering mechanism" of the urinary system?
Nephron
kidney
renal
Tubes carrying urine from kidneys to bladder
Ureters
A patient’s lab work shows that their kidneys are functioning at less than 15% of their normal capacity. They require a machine to filter their blood three times a week. This stage of disease is:
Renal failure
Name of healthcare professional that treats men and women urinary problems and mens reproductive system.
Urologist
What 3 things compose urine
water, wastes, urea
in blood
-emia
Tube extending from the bladder to the outside
Tube extending from the bladder to the outside
A patient is told they have a condition in which the tissues in the kidney have become inflamed and have problems filtering waste from the blood. What is the condition?
Nephritis
where did I go to college
Clemson