Week 1 Test: Flashcards
-uria:
urine
urethr/o:
Urethra
Cyst/o:
Bladder
Ureter/o:
Ureter
Vesic/o
Bladder
UTI:
Urinary Tract Infection
VCUG:
Voiding Cystourethrogram
BUN:
Blood Urea Nitrogen
PSA:
Prostate specific antigen
BPH:
Benign prostate hyperplasia
PVR:
Postroid Residual Urine Test
What is a urinary tract infection of one or both kidneys called?
Pyelonephritis
Many collecting ducts empty into this structure. Many of these structures then merge into the renal pelvis. This structure is called:
Calyes
The microscopic functional units of the urinary system are;
Nephrons
The ___ brings blood into the glomerulus and the ___ takes blood away from the glomerulus.
Afferent, Efferent
A condition of excessive urination at night is ___
Nocturia
Painful urination is also called:
Dysuria
Excessive urea in the blood is called:
Azotemia