What is the function of the urinary system?
A Remove waste from the body
B Regulate fluid volume
C Maintain electrolyte concentration
D Maintain sugar level in the blood
ANSWER: A & B B & D A, B & C
A, B, & C
100
What 2 structures does the urine pass through from the bladder to the outside of the body?
urethra and urinary meatus
100
Where is the urine stored until it can be eliminated?
Bladder
100
What is the urine producing unit within the urinary system?
the nephron
100
What is the title of the physician who studies and treats disorders of the urinary tract?
urologist
200
What does the combining form nephr/o mean?
kidney
200
What does the combining form for noct/i mean?
night
200
What does the combining form for ren/o mean?
kidney
200
What does the combining term for glycos/o mean?
sugar
200
What does the combining term cyst/o mean?
bladder sac
300
What does the combining term hydro/o mean?
water
300
What does the combining term lith/o mean?
stone, calcus
300
What does the combining term lith/o mean?
stone, calculus
300
What does the term olig/o mean?
scanty, few
300
What does the combining term pyel/o mean
renal pelvis
400
What does the term litho tripsy mean?
surgical crushing of a stone
400
What does the term pyelonephritis mean?
inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
400
What does the term urinary suppression mean?
sudden stoppage of urine formation
400
The inability to control the bladder and/or bowels is called?
incontinence
400
The passage of a catheter into the bladder to withdraw urine is called a (an)?
Catherization
500
The procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of the inability of the kidneys to do so is called?
hemodialysis
500
A radiographic image of the kidneys, ureters and bladder is called _________?
KUB
500
Another word for void or urinate is?
micturate
500
What is the title of the physician who studies and treats diseases of the kidney?
nephrologist
500
Multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen is called a ___________?