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Urinary Terms
Vocabulary related to the Urinary System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which kidney structure contains renal pyramids and renal columns? | The medulla |
| Inflammation and infection restricted to the kidneys, ureters, and renal pelvis is known as? | An upper urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis |
| Through which anatomical regions does the genitourinary tract extend? | It extends from the renal cortex to the urethral meatus. |
| A lower urinary tract infection in males can affect which possible body areas? | Urethra, bladder, prostate |
| Pyelonephritis and Cystitis both have similar symptoms, which include fever, pain between the ribs and ileum ( a.k.a. _______ pain) and tenderness around a rib and vertebrae (described as thoracic ____________ tenderness). | Flank; Costovertebral angle (CVA) |
| What is the general term for bacteria species associated with fecal contamination? | Coliforms |
| Lower UTIs that extend to a woman's urethra can put her at risk for which urinary condition? What other conditions share similar symptoms? | Acute Urethral Syndrome (AUS); Other conditions include STDs and vaginitis |
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