FINAL EXAM

What does the urinary system consist of?

Two kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra.

What are the three processes needed to make urine?

Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

How does blood enter and exit the kidneys?

Enters through the renal artery and exits through the renal vein.

What condition is characterized by abnormally high glucose?

Diabetes mellitus.

What procedure uses shockwaves to break up kidney stones?

Lithotripsy.

What is the glomerulus also known as?

Ball of capillaries.

What is glomerulonephritis?

Inflammation of the glomerulus.

What damage is caused by prolonged use of NSAIDs or non-steroidal inflammatory drugs?

Diabetic nephropathy.

What does psychology study?

The science and behavior of human thought processes.

What is the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders?

Psychiatry.

Who is trained in physiological analysis, therapy, and research?

Psychologist.

Who is a medical doctor that can prescribe medication for mental health disorders?

Psychiatrist.

What does PTSD stand for?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

What are the 5 stages of grief?

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.

What are the male and female gonads?

Male gonads are Testes; Female gonads are Ovaries.

What are the three stages of labor?

Dilation stage, Expulsion stage, Placental stage.

What is the function of the vas deferens?

To move sperm away from its storage place in the testicle.

What does HCG stand for?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

What is D&C an abbreviation for?

Dilation and Curettage.

What does BPH stand for?

Benign Prostate Hypertrophy.

What virus does HPV refer to?

Human Papilloma Virus.

What does OBGYN stand for?

Obstetrics Gynecology.

What is asexual reproduction?

When cells make identical copies of themselves without involvement of another cell.

How many pairs of chromosomes are in the human body?

23 pairs.

How many total chromosomes are in the human body?

46 total.

What causes Down syndrome?

Presence of an extra chromosome (Trisomy-21).

What is the primary female genitalia?

Ovaries.

What is the primary male genitalia?

Penis.

What is dysmenorrhea?

Painful or uncomfortable menstruation.

What is the name of the tube that runs from the uterus to the body and is about 10 cm long?

Fallopian tube

What does gravida mean?

Total number of pregnancies.

What gland surrounds the urethra?

Prostate gland.

What is the menstrual cycle?

An approximately 28-day cycle involving the ovaries and uterus.

Who determines the sex of the baby?

The male.

What is the difference between spontaneous abortion and induced abortion?

Spontaneous abortion occurs naturally, while induced abortion is a deliberate procedure.

What is the difference between STI and STD?

STIs are infections that may not show symptoms, while STDs are infections that have spread and typically do show symptoms.