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Which diagnostic procedure and treatment would most likely be used for the same condition?

A
a kidney biopsy and a cystectomy
B
a cystogram and a gout diet
C
urinary catheterization and diabetes
D
a sonogram and lithotripsy
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Why does a female’s cervix dilate prior to delivering a baby?

A
to allow the fetus to pass through the birthing canal
B
to make sure the fetus remains inside the uterus
C
to provide the fetus with nourishment before delivery
D
to prevent fluids from entering the vagina and reaching the fetus
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The basic structural and functional component of the kidney is formed by

A
nephrons.
B
sphincters.
C
adrenal glands.
D
renal capsules.
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Which is commonly used to treat UTIs?

A
lithotomy
B
antibiotics
C
diuretics
D
cystoscopy
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Which condition is characterized by excessive urination?

A
polyuria
B
hematuria
C
interstitial cystitis
D
renal colic
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What occurs during an ectopic pregnancy?

A
The placenta separates from the uterine wall.
B
The placenta implants too low in the uterine wall.
C
The fertilized egg develops outside the uterus.
D
The fertilized egg develops inside the uterus.
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Which gland regulates sleep cycles by secreting melatonin?

A
the adrenal gland
B
the pituitary
C
the thyroid
D
the pineal gland
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Naproxen is a drug used to relieve pain by reducing inflammation. Which two conditions would be best treated with naproxen?

A
nocturia and stress incontinence
B
stress incontinence and interstitial cystitis
C
interstitial cystitis and gout
D
gout and nocturia
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Inflammation of the lining of the cervix is called _______.

A
endocervicitis
B
vaginal candidiasis
C
vulvitis
D
colpitis
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Carole is having surgery to remove a benign tumor and some tissue that has built up on her ovaries. What would she most likely be diagnosed with?

A
a fibroid and bacterial vaginosis
B
a fibroid and endometriosis
C
endocervicitis and eclampsia
D
endocervicitis and vaginal candidiasis
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Which shows the correct order of human development, from earliest to latest?

A
fetus, ovum, zygote, child
B
zygote, fetus, ovum, child
C
ovum, zygote, fetus, child
D
zygote, ovum, fetus, child
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Shira made a study chart before taking an exam. Which statement best describes how to correct the error in Shira’s chart?

Question illustration
A
Change the spelling of “renin” to “renen.”
B
Change the description of aldosterone to “a hormone that helps raise blood pressure.”
C
Change the spelling of “calcitriol” to “calctriole.”
D
Change the description of enzyme to “a molecule that gains electrical charge in water.”
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What is the renal cortex?

A
an outer covering of the kidneys made of fat and tough connective tissue, giving kidneys their shape
B
the innermost portion of the kidney that maintains the salt and water balance of the body
C
a collection of nerves that sends branches into the kidney to innervate and control some of its functions
D
the outer portion of the kidney where blood is filtered and erythropoietin is produced

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