What nerve provides the major neural supply to the striated urinary sphincter and levator ani muscle?
somatic innervations
sympathetic fibers from T11 - L2
the pudendal nerve
the obturator nerve
Correct Answer :
C. the pudendal nerve
self-explanatory.
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renal pelvis
branches of the renal artery
tributaries of renal vein
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free
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type 2
type 3
type 4
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right ureteropelvic junction obstruction, left ureterocele
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the inguinal region
the umbilical region
the penis or clitoris
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has 3 parts; head, body, and tail
new batches of sperms stay in the epididymis around 2 days for maturation
shares the same blood supply of the testis
What could render red urine workup, false positive for hematuria?
dehydration
myoglobinuria
high doses of vitamin C
all of the above
In utero, which hormone stimulates the development of the prostate gland?
estradiol
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FSH
testosterone
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if total PSA reading was greater than 8 ng/ml
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intimal fibroplasia
medial fibroplasia
medial hyperplasia
serosal hyperplasia
Which statement explains the first event in the micturition reflex?
opening of internal bladder sphincter
fall in urethral pressure
rise in intravesical pressure
cessation of sphincter EMG activity
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79.54
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84.15
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What is the number of bacteria per high-power field microscopy that matches colony counts of 100,000/mL?
100
50
10
5
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cystoscopy
CT urography
urine cytology
all of the above
The epithelial component of the prostate consists of all of the following, EXCEPT:
basal cells
intermediate cells
tubulo-columnar cells
neuroendocrine cells
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high protein diet
hypokalaemia
proximal renal tubular acidosis
idiopathic
What class of antibiotics might cause vestibular and/or auditory impairment?
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αantipseudomonal penicillins
cephalosporins
fluoroquinolones
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causes injection site reactions
is active against most uropathogens
is effective as a single-dose agent
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obturator artery
midrectal artery
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pudendal artery
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superior vesical artery
inferior vesical artery
superior gluteal artery
inferior gluteal artery
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ejaculatory ducts
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
bulbous urethra
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5 7 days
24 36 hours
2 3 days
12 24 hours
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quadratus lumborum and diaphragm
psoas and diaphragm
psoas and latissimus dorsi
transversus abdominus and paraspinous
Which statement concerning urine pH is false?
influenced by food and medications
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ureteral valve
modified Lich-Gregoire ureteral reimplantation
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peripheral zone
transitional zone
fibromuscular stroma
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parasympathetic nervous system
urinary output
afferent arteriolar resistance
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fifth
seventh
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middle rectal
inferior vesical
a & b
none of the above
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distal convoluted tubules
collecting duct
loop of Henle