Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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Multiple Choice

A renal calculus is the term for which of these conditions?

Renal failure

Bladder inflammation

Kidney stone

Urinary tract infection

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Begin by understanding the term 'renal calculus'. The word 'renal' refers to the kidneys, and 'calculus' is a term used in medicine to describe a stone or solid concretion formed in the body.

Recognize that a renal calculus is commonly known as a kidney stone. It is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract.

Differentiate between the conditions listed: Renal failure refers to the loss of kidney function, bladder inflammation is known as cystitis, and a urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system.

Identify that a kidney stone is specifically a solid mass formed in the kidneys, which can cause pain and blockages in the urinary tract.

Conclude that the term 'renal calculus' is correctly associated with a kidney stone, as it directly refers to the formation of stones in the renal system.