Urinary System

Question 1

Any disease of the kidney. Includes both degenerative and inflammatory conditions.

Answer 1

Nephropathy

Question 2

Kidney disease resulting from poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

Answer 2

Diabetic nephropathy

Question 3

Inability of one or both of the kidneys to perform their functions. The body cannot replace damaged nephrons. When too many nephrons have been destroyed, the result is kidney failure.

Answer 3

Renal failure

Question 4

Elevation of the blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Uremia can occur when this excess becomes toxic.

Answer 4

Azotemia

Question 5

Results from renal failure; kidney function is compromised. Urea and waste products normally secreted in the urine are retained in the blood.

Answer 5

Uremia