Medical Terminology - Renal
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- Q1What branch of medicine focuses on the study and treatment of diseases related to the kidneys?OncologyCardiologyNephrologyDermatology30s
- Q2What waste product is formed in the liver when the body breaks down proteins?
Ureter
UreaCholesterolHematuria
30s - Q3What is a donor kidney?A type of surgical toolA type of kidney diseaseA liver that is surgically removed from a living or deceased donor and transported to a recipientA kidney that is surgically removed from a living or deceased donor and transplanted into a sick recipient30s
- Q4What is creatinine?A type of vitaminA waste product from the breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscle tissueA hormone produced by the kidneys that helps in muscle growthA type of protein found in the blood30s
- Q5What is a fistula in the context of nephrology?A type of kidney diseaseA type of kidney stone
A surgical procedure of the fist and wrist area
A surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, typically in the arm30s - Q6What is cystitis?
Discomfort of the gallbladder, using due to gallstones
Inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infectionInflammation of the liverInflammation of the kidneys30s - Q7What does renal failure refer to?Loss of kidney function leading to the inability to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood effectivelyLoss of liver function
Loss of kidney function leading to the formation renal calculi that have to be removed by surgery
Loss of kidney function leading to overproduction of urine
30s - Q8What does a kidney transplant refer to in the medical context?A type of therapyThe surgical procedure of transporting a kidney from a donor to a recipient
The surgical procedure of transferring part of a kidney from a donor for it to grow and develop in a recipient
The surgical procedure of transferring a kidney from a donor to a recipient30s - Q9What is hepatitis?Inflammation of the brainInflammation of the lungsInflammation of the kidneyInflammation of the liver30s
- Q10What is a catheter used for in nephrology?A type of surgical toolA device to measure blood pressure internallyTo drain fluids or administer fluids, medications, or contrast agentsA tool for testing kidney function30s
- Q11
Antigen is a substance that triggers an immune response in the body, leading to the production of antibodies. These can be foreign substances, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, as well as substances produced by the body's own cells, such as cancer cells or transplanted tissues.
truefalseTrue or False60s - Q12
It is a medical procedure used to remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function adequately. During this procedure, blood is circulated outside the body through a machine called a dialyzer, which acts as an artificial kidney, filtering out toxins and returning purified blood to the body.
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It is a hollow organ located in the pelvis that stores urine produced by the kidneys before it is expelled from the body during urination. It has muscular walls that contract to expel urine through the urethra.
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Immunosuppressant drugs are medications that suppress or weaken the body's immune response. They are commonly used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs, such as kidneys, by suppressing the recipient's immune system's ability to recognize and attack the donor organ as foreign.
truefalseTrue or False30s - Q15
It refers to inflammation of the kidneys, which can be caused by various factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain medications. This inflammation can lead to kidney dysfunction and may present with symptoms such as blood in the urine (hematuria), proteinuria (protein in the urine), and decreased urine output.
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