Urinary System Disorders and Terminology Quiz

Frequent urge to urinate is a common symptom indicating a possible UTI.

Kidneys filter blood and produce urine as part of the urinary system.

The urinary system does not produce red blood cells; that's a function of the bone marrow.

The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

The ureter is the structure that connects the kidneys to the bladder.

Urology is the medical specialty that focuses on disorders of the urinary system.

Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine.

Incontinence is the medical term for involuntary loss of urine.

Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder.

Hyperkalemia, elevated potassium levels, is a symptom of kidney failure.

Aldosterone regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidneys.

Ultrasound is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the urinary system.

Nephrolithiasis is the condition characterized by the presence of kidney stones.

Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of the kidney.

Polycystic kidney disease is characterized by the formation of fluid-filled sacs in the kidneys.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for developing kidney stones.

Increased urine output is a symptom of acute kidney injury.

Increased appetite is not a common symptom of kidney disease.