Multiple Choice
In the urinary system, which organ is primarily responsible for filtering the blood to form urine?
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25. The Urinary System
The Kidneys
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In the context of the kidneys, what is another term used for renal calculi?
A
Kidney stones
B
Glomerulonephritis
C
Pyelonephritis
D
Nephron
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Understand that renal calculi refer to solid concretions or crystal aggregations formed in the kidneys.
Recall that these solid masses are commonly known by a more familiar term related to their physical nature and location.
Identify that the term 'kidney stones' is the common name for renal calculi, describing hardened mineral deposits in the kidney.
Differentiate renal calculi from other kidney-related conditions such as glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the glomeruli), pyelonephritis (kidney infection), and nephron (functional unit of the kidney).
Conclude that the correct alternative term for renal calculi is 'kidney stones'.
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