1. Which of the following best describes catheterization?
A. Burning away of cancerous tissue
B. Visualization of the large intestine
C. Implantation of an intrauterine birth control device
D. Placement of a drainage tube into the bladder
2. Which is a condition of the male sex gland surrounding the
urethra just under the urinary bladder?
A. Cryptorchidism
B. Hypogonadism
C. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
D. Bulbourethritis3. Spermatozoa are manufactured in the
A. stroma. C. vas deferens.
B. seminiferous tubules. D. prostate.
4. Urine is formed by the
A. nephrons. C. ureters.
B. renal pelvis. D. bladder.
5. The Papanicolaou test is used to detect
A. conization in situ. C. minimal cervical dysplasia.
B. protein in the urine. D. colonic polyposis.
6. The function of the antidiuretic hormone is to
A. retain water for the body’s use.
B. begin digestion of carbohydrates during chewing.
C. stimulate the maturation of red blood cells in bone marrow.
D. spur the onset of puberty.
7. A staghorn calculus is a
A. type of kidney stone. C. gallstone.
B. part of the uterus. D. hardening of dental plaque.
8. What is cystitis?
A. A congenital condition of the kidneys
B. Inflammation of cysts in any organ
C. A type of urinary tract infection
D. Irritation of the urethra and/or meatus
9. Uremia is the result of
A. electrolye imbalance in the intracellular body fluids.
B. a high concentration of nitrogenous wastes in the bloodstream.
C. reduced delivery of oxygen to tissues.
D. toxic buildup of ketone bodies in the blood and urine.
10. What does dysuria mean?
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To find the answers to these multiple-choice questions, you need to understand the definitions of the terms and concepts mentioned in each question. Here are the explanations for each question:
1. Catheterization refers to the placement of a drainage tube into the bladder (D).
2. The condition of the male sex gland surrounding the urethra just under the urinary bladder is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (C).
3. Spermatozoa are manufactured in the seminiferous tubules (B).
4. Urine is formed by the nephrons (A).
5. The Papanicolaou test, also known as a Pap smear, is used to detect minimal cervical dysplasia (C).
6. The function of the antidiuretic hormone is to retain water for the body's use (A).
7. A staghorn calculus is a type of kidney stone (A).
8. Cystitis refers to a type of urinary tract infection (C).
9. Uremia is the result of a high concentration of nitrogenous wastes in the bloodstream (B).
10. Dysuria means painful or difficult urination.
By understanding the definitions of these terms and concepts, you can easily recognize the correct answers to these questions.