Exam 13: The Urinary Tract

Which of the following is the most prevalent metabolic disease that affects the kidneys?

Carcinoma of the urinary bladder is most often histologically classified as:

Atherosclerosis of the aorta and renal arterioles causing significantly reduced blood flow through the kidneys is known as:

Which of the following is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?

Biopsy specimens used to confirm bladder cancer are obtained by:

The most common urinary stones are composed of:

The most important hormone regulating renal function is:

All of the following are renal complications of diabetes except:

James Smith,56 years old,has just experienced a myocardial infarction.His kidneys are not producing the normal amounts of urine.This is known as:

Mercury poisoning primarily affects the:

The most common malignant tumor of the urinary tract is:

The most important developmental disorder of the urinary tract is known as:

Patients who develop chronic renal failure or end-stage renal disease require:

Patients with diabetes are prone to which disorder of the kidney?

The kidneys secrete which hormone necessary to raise blood pressure?

Acute "honeymoon" cystitis is caused by:

Which condition is also known as "poisoning with urine"?

Which of the following is considered "the functional unit" of the kidney?

A solid renal tumor in a 4-year-old child is histologically composed of immature cells reminiscent of fetal tubules.This tumor represents a(n):

The best-known local symptom of pyelonephritis or renal tumors is: