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Which system is similar to the urinary system?

E.) The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar.

Which organ serves as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine?

E.) The glomerulus serve s as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine.

What does B. stand for in prostate?

B.) It stands for benign prostate hyperplasia, but is also known as benign prostate hypertrophy.

Can a syringe affect both men and women?

A.) It can effect both men and women.

Is the male reproductive system as complex as the female reproductive system?

A.) The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily.

Which is shorter, a female or a male ureter?

2. The female ureter is shorter and

What is a complicated UTI?

renal function is normal, urine results may confirm a UTI, but the patient denies symptoms, no antibiotic is prescribed. 2. renal function and an abnormality in the renal tract. Un-Complicated UTI.

What is the name of the cystitis in a male?

1. urethra (urethritis) or bladder (cystitis). In males, the cystitis may be associated with prostatitis.

How does a UTI affect the kidneys?

This causes the colonization of bacteria in the urethra and the bladder. If the UTI progresses the bacteria can ascend to the kidneys and colonize there. At this point, the infection becomes an upper UTI. From there, if left untreated, the bacteria can spread into the circulation via the renal veins causing bacteremia

Why are women at a higher risk for developing a UTI?

Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra.

What are the symptoms of cystitis?

2. all the symptoms associated with cystitis plus fever, flank pain, costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness, nausea, and vomiting. Malaise is also a common complaint

What is a lower UTI?

Lower UTI's include what parts of the urinary tract. 2. In a lower urinary tract disorder, the individual experiences (blank) Other common symptoms include. 3. initially, a urine dipstick can be performed to identify hematuria, proteinuria, and the presence of nitrites.