Chapter 16 Flashcards
Cortical refers to the outer layer of the kidney.
True
During a TURP, a surgical instrument will be passed through the urethra of the male.
True
The abbreviation PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen.
True
The abbreviation PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen.
Peristalsis
In which structure of the kidney is the primary filtration process done?
Glomerulus
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To kill
A patient is unable to urinate and a tube is inserted into the bladder to drain the urine, this would be called
Catheterization
A patient with chronic cystitis is scheduled for a procedure to visually examine the bladder. Which is the name of the instrument that would be used?
Cystoscope
Lithotripsy may be used to treat which condition?
Kidney stone
An accumulation of fluid in the renal pelvis due to the obstruction of the normal urinary pathway is known as
Hydronephrosis
A patient reports a pinkish color to the urine which you suspect to be blood, what would this be called?
Hematuria
A patient reports that when she coughs or laughs, she loses some urine involuntarily. What is this condition called?
Stress incontinence
In which of the following structures does spermatogenesis occur?
Testes
The term for undescended testicles is
Cryptorchidism
Which of the following would render a male unable to fertilize an embryo?
Aspermatogenesis
