medical terminology final chapter 1-17

What part of the kidney is located on the outer portion?

• ureters

• cortex

• nephron

What is the correct pathway from the kidney to outside the body?

• ureters, bladder, urethra

• bladder urethra kidneys

• urethra,ureters,blade

Which one is not true about urinary system?

• nephrology is the study of the urinary system

• a removes waste products

• it maintains the volume of urine excretion

• it maintains the water balance within the body

What does nephr(o) mean?

• kidney

• urine

• bladder

What is the specialist who treats disorders of the urinary system and male reproductive system?

• urologist

• nephrologist

• endocrinologist

What is the function of the kidneys in blood pressure regulation?

• they release insulin

• they produce white blood cells

• they dilate/constrict arterioles and release renin

Which condition involves a superficial infection of the urinary bladder?

• nephritis

• cystitis

• hematuria

What does diuresis refer to?

• blood in the urine

• production of large volume of urine

• painful urination

Which diagnostic test is used to study kidney function?

• renogram

• ct scan

• urinalysis

• MRI

What does bladder mean?

• cyst

• nephr/o

• ur/o

• urethr/o