Chapter 9 Worksheet

Front

What is the outer region of the kidney?

Back

Renal cortex.

Front

What is the term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions?

Back

Nephrolysis.

Front

What is a vesicovaginal fistula?

Back

An abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina.

Front

What is the surgical procedure for repairing damage to the ureter called?

Back

Urethroplasty.

Front

What is the procedure to separate adhesions around a ureter?

Back

Ureterolysis.

Front

What is the function of the renal cortex?

Back

The renal cortex is involved in the filtration of blood and the formation of urine.

Front

What is nephrolithiasis?

Back

The condition of having kidney stones.

Front

What is anuria?

Back

The absence of urine production.

Front

What is pyelitis?

Back

Inflammation of the renal pelvis.

Front

What are ureters?

Back

Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.