Urinary System and Medical Terminology Quiz

Removes waste products and excess substances from the bloodstream through urine.

Refers to the inflammation of the urinary bladder, often caused by infection.

Presence of blood in the urine, which may indicate various underlying conditions such as infection or kidney stones.

Acts as a reservoir for storing urine until it is voluntarily released from the body.

Ureter is the tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Excessive production of urine, often a symptom of diabetes or kidney dysfunction.

The glomerulus filters blood to form urine by selectively allowing certain substances to pass through.

Indicates the abnormal presence of glucose in the urine, often associated with diabetes or kidney issues.

Controls water balance by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output.

The loop of Henle plays a crucial role in reabsorbing water and ions from the urine, helping in concentration.

Inability to control urination voluntarily, leading to involuntary leakage of urine.

Micturition is the process of emptying the bladder, also known as urination.

Refers to the development of kidney stones, solid deposits that can cause pain and obstruct the urinary tract.

Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production and helps regulate kidney function.