Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-High levels of nitrogenous waste in the blood
A)abscess
B)albuminuria
C)catheter
D)creatinine
E)cystoscopy
F)edema
G)electrolyte
H)erythropoietin
I)glomerulonephritis
J)hematuria
K)meatal stenosis
L)micturition
M)nephrolithiasis
N)nephrosclerosis
O)pyelography
P)renal ischemia
Q)secondary hypertension
R)uremia
S)ureteroneocystostomy
T)urinary incontinence

Question

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Uremia refers to the build-up of nitrogenous waste in the blood, which can occur in kidney disease.

Answer: B
 Albuminuria refers to the presence of protein (specifically albumin) in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney damage.

Answer: C
 A catheter is a medical device used to drain urine from the bladder or measure urine output.

Answer: D
 Creatinine is a waste product that is created when muscles break down. It is typically filtered out of the blood by the kidneys.

Answer: E
 Cystoscopy is a medical procedure that involves examining the inside of the bladder using a small camera.

Answer: F
 Edema refers to the buildup of fluid in the body's tissues, which can occur in kidney disease.

Answer: G
 Electrolytes are minerals in the body that help regulate various bodily functions, including fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle function.

Answer: H
 Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Answer: I
 Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease that results in inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys that help remove waste from the blood.

Answer: J
 Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney or bladder disease.

Answer: K
 Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the urethral opening, which can cause difficulty urinating.

Answer: L
 Micturition refers to the process of urination or emptying the bladder.

Answer: M
 Nephrolithiasis refers to the formation of kidney stones, which can cause pain and discomfort.

Answer: N
 Nephrosclerosis is a condition in which the blood vessels in the kidneys become damaged and hardened, which can lead to kidney damage.

Answer: O
 Pyelography is a medical imaging test that is used to examine the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using contrast dye.

Answer: P
 Renal ischemia refers to a lack of blood flow to the kidneys, which can cause damage to the kidney tissue.

Answer: Q
 Secondary hypertension refers to high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying medical condition, such as kidney disease.

Answer: S
 Ureteroneocystostomy is a surgical procedure that involves connecting the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) to a new location in the bladder.

Answer: T
 Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine, which can occur in various medical conditions, including kidney disease.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings