ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term meaning the complete stopping of urine formation by the kidneys?
A
polyuria
B
anuria
C
nocturia
D
diurectic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anuria, sometimes called anuresis, refers to the lack of urine production. This can happen as a result of conditions like shock, severe blood loss and failure of your heart or kidneys. It can also be due to medications or toxins. Anuria is an emergency and can be life-threatening.

Detailed explanation-2: -These words and conditions are all related. They refer to how much urine you produce. The definition of oliguria is low urine output, while anuria means no urine output. Polyuria means excessive urine production. Paying attention to urine has been a medical tool for thousands of years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oliguria occurs when the urine output in an infant is less than 0.5 mL/kg per hour for 24 hours or is less than 500 mL/1.73 m2 per day in older children. Anuria is defined as absence of any urine output. An important point to remember is that healthy newborns may have no urine output for 24 hours after birth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anuria is when the kidneys stop producing urine. The condition is usually the result of disease or damage to the kidneys. Urination is a vital process and the result of the kidneys filtering and removing waste products, fluids, electrolytes, and other substances the body no longer wants or needs.

Detailed explanation-5: -bladder cancer. blockage of the kidneys (usually due to a birth defect) renal fibrosis. tumors or cysts. urine buildup, also known as hydronephrosis. kidney infection. kidney stones. renal or urologic tuberculosis. More items

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