Question

the term meaning scanty urination is ______.

enuresis
dysuria
oliguria
diuresis

question 13

the process of artificially filtering waste products from the patients blood is known as ______.

diuresis
hemodialysis
hydroureter
homeostasis

Explanation:

Analyze the first question

Using the Urinary Pathology and Urinary System Terminology knowledge points

• The prefix "olig-" means scanty or few.
• The suffix "-uria" means urination.
• Combining these forms "oliguria," which translates to scanty urination.
• Other options: "enuresis" is bedwetting, "dysuria" is painful urination, and "diuresis" is increased excretion of urine.

Analyze the second question

Using the Urinary System Terminology knowledge point

• "Hemo-" refers to blood.
• "Dialysis" refers to the separation or filtering of particles.
• Therefore, "hemodialysis" is the medical procedure that artificially filters waste products from a patient's blood.
• Other options: "diuresis" is increased urination, "hydroureter" is distension of the ureter with urine, and "homeostasis" is the maintenance of a stable internal environment.

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) enuresis
• (B) dysuria
• (C) oliguria (Correct answer)
• (D) diuresis

Question 2

• (A) diuresis
• (B) hemodialysis (Correct answer)
• (C) hydroureter
• (D) homeostasis