Pathology of the Urinary System

Question 1

Any disease of the kidney

Answer 1

Nephropathy

Question 2

A kidney disease “resulting from late-stage diabetes mellitus”

Answer 2

Diabetic Nephropathy

Question 3

The inability of one or both kidneys to perform their functions

Answer 3

Renal Failure

Question 4

aka “Uremic poisoning”. Occurs when urea & other waste products normally secreted in urine are stored in the blood due to renal failure.

Answer 4

Uremia

Question 5

A “progressive loss of function of the kidneys” over months or years. Can be life-threatening.

Answer 5

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Question 6

“Excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues” that can be a symptom of Nephrotic Syndrome and other kidney diseases.

Answer 6

Edema

Question 7

Inflammation of kidney(s)

caused by:
> toxins
>infection
> autoimmune disease

Answer 7

Nephritis

Question 8

Acute pain the kidney area caused by a blockage during the passage of a kidney stone

Answer 8

Renal colic

Question 9

aka “Calculus”. An abnormal mineral deposits that form within the body and are named for the organ or tissue where they are located.

Answer 9

Stones

Question 10

aka “Kidney stone”

Answer 10

Nephrolith