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Pyeloplasty is the surgical repair of the renal pelvis.

A) True
B) False

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Match each definition with the correct term. -nephrons


A) collects urine produced by the kidney
B) functional units of the kidneys
C) organs that remove waste products from blood
D) outer layer of the kidney
E) a cluster of capillaries surrounded by the Bowman's capsule

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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A ureterolith is a stone in the urethra.

A) True
B) False

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A ____________________ is the surgical fixation of a floating kidney.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -diuresis


A) excessive urination during the night
B) inability to control the voiding of urine
C) inability to empty the bladder
D) increased excretion of urine
E) involuntary discharge of urine

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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The treatment that provides ongoing dialysis is known as continuous ambulatory ____________________ dialysis.

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Urine is the major waste product of protein metabolism.

A) True
B) False

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The term meaning the inability to control the excretion of urine and feces is ____________________.

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Anuria is the absence of urine formation by the kidneys.

A) True
B) False

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A ____________________ nephrolithotomy is performed by making a small incision in the back and inserting a nephroscope to crush and remove a kidney stone.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -ureterectasis


A) abnormal narrowing of the urethra
B) bleeding from the ureter
C) bleeding from the urethra
D) distention of a ureter
E) narrowing of the ureter

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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Hydronephrosis is the enlargement of the renal pelvis of one or both kidneys.

A) True
B) False

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A urinary sphincter,located at each end of the urethra,controls the flow of urine.

A) True
B) False

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The freeing of a kidney from adhesions is known as ____________________.

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Renal ____________________ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.

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The term ____________________ describes the distention of a ureter.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -urethrostenosis


A) abnormal narrowing of the urethra
B) bleeding from the ureter
C) bleeding from the urethra
D) distention of a ureter
E) narrowing of the ureter

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Enuresis is the involuntary discharge of urine.

A) True
B) False

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Match each definition with the correct term. -ureterostenosis


A) abnormal narrowing of the urethra
B) bleeding from the ureter
C) bleeding from the urethra
D) distention of a ureter
E) narrowing of the ureter

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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The ____________________ is the smooth triangular area on the inner surface of the bladder located between the openings of the ureters and urethra.

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