PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the medical term for absence of urine production or output?
A
bladder neck obstruction
B
anuria
C
cystocele
D
dysuria
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Anuria is a condition when a person is unable to pass urine or passes an insignificant amount of urine which is less than 100 milliliters in 24 hrs. This may be due to an underlying cause like: Low blood pressure due to excessive blood loss, severe diarrhea/vomiting, severe infection. End-stage renal disorder.

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