Exam 6: Urinary System

The cortex contains microscopic units that filter the blood. This basic working unit of the kidney is a ____________________.

A tubelike device for supporting tubular structures is a:

Diurnal bed-wetting occurs during the day.

Metabolic disease due to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin is:

An inflammation of the renal pelvis of the kidney is:

Oliguria and rapid onset of azotemia, which characterize a sudden inability of the kidneys to excrete waste, constitute:

What is an abnormal group of symptoms in the kidney, characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema?

Abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter is:

Presence of bilirubin on urinalysis may indicate:

The glomerulus is part of the urinary bladder.

The term for a condition of scanty urination is ____________________.

A deficiency of ADH is a cause of diabetes insipidus.

Scanty urination is called:

A condition of no urination is ____________________.

A prolapse or sagging of the kidney is termed nephroptosis.

An open biopsy is done through an incision.

A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or body cavity is a:

A blood test that measures the amount of nitrogenous waste in the circulatory system is:

The abbreviation pH refers to the amount of sodium.

An infection anywhere in the urinary system is a: