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Which term refers to the surgical removal of one or both kidneys?

Nephrectomy

Explanation

Surgical removal of kidneys.

What is the medical term for the presence of blood in the urine?

Hematuria

Explanation

Presence of blood in urine.

What is the medical term for the presence of kidney stones?

Nephrolithiasis

Explanation

Presence of kidney stones.

Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water by the kidneys?

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Explanation

Regulates kidney water reabsorption.

Which structure of the urinary system stores urine until it is excreted from the body?

Bladder

Explanation

Stores urine until excretion.

What is the term for the process of filtering waste products from the blood in the kidneys?

Filtration

Explanation

Kidney process of waste filtration.

Which of the following terms refers to a condition of excessive urination during the night?

Nocturia

Explanation

Excessive urination at night.

What is the medical term for a tube inserted through the skin into the kidney to drain urine?

Nephrostomy tube

Explanation

Tube for draining urine from the kidney.

Which part of the nephron is responsible for the filtration of blood?

Glomerulus

Explanation

Responsible for blood filtration in nephron.

#10

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of the urethra?

Urethroplasty

Explanation

Surgical repair of the urethra.

#11

Which of the following is a structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

Ureter

Explanation

Tube carrying urine to the bladder.

#12

What is the medical term for the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall?

Cystopexy

Explanation

Surgical fixation of bladder to abdominal wall.

#13

What does the abbreviation BUN stand for in relation to kidney function?

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Explanation

Measures kidney function through nitrogen levels.

#14

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the bladder?

Cystostomy

Explanation

Surgical creation of a bladder opening.

#15

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of protein in the urine?

Proteinuria

Explanation

Presence of protein in urine.

#16

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a kidney stone?

Nephrolithotomy

Explanation

Surgical removal of a kidney stone.

#17

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the formation of multiple cysts in the kidneys?

Polycystic kidney disease

Explanation

Formation of multiple cysts in kidneys.

#18

What is the medical term for the removal of waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail to function properly?

Dialysis

Explanation

Removal of waste from blood in kidney failure.

#19

Which of the following terms refers to a decrease in urine production?

Oliguria

Explanation

Decrease in urine production.

#20

What is the medical term for the condition of excessive potassium in the blood?

Hyperkalemia

Explanation

Excessive potassium in the blood.

#21

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inability to control urination voluntarily?

Incontinence

Explanation

Inability to control urination.

#22

What is the medical term for inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney?

Pyelonephritis

Explanation

Inflammation of renal pelvis and kidney.

#23

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inability to empty the bladder completely?

Urinary retention

Explanation

Inability to fully empty the bladder.

#24

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of pus in the urine?

Pyuria

Explanation

Presence of pus in urine.

#25

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of calcium deposits in the renal parenchyma?

Nephrocalcinosis

Explanation

Presence of calcium deposits in renal parenchyma.

Urinary System Medical Terminology Quiz

Which term refers to the surgical removal of one or both kidneys?

What is the medical term for the presence of blood in the urine?

What is the medical term for the presence of kidney stones?

Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water by the kidneys?

Which structure of the urinary system stores urine until it is excreted from the body?

What is the term for the process of filtering waste products from the blood in the kidneys?

Which of the following terms refers to a condition of excessive urination during the night?

What is the medical term for a tube inserted through the skin into the kidney to drain urine?

Which part of the nephron is responsible for the filtration of blood?

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of the urethra?

Which of the following is a structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?

What is the medical term for the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall?

What does the abbreviation BUN stand for in relation to kidney function?

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the bladder?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of protein in the urine?

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a kidney stone?

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the formation of multiple cysts in the kidneys?

What is the medical term for the removal of waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail to function properly?

Which of the following terms refers to a decrease in urine production?

What is the medical term for the condition of excessive potassium in the blood?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inability to control urination voluntarily?

What is the medical term for inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the inability to empty the bladder completely?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of pus in the urine?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of calcium deposits in the renal parenchyma?

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