Sections of the Prostate Are Removed Through a Urethral Approach

question 93

Multiple Choice

Sections of the prostate are removed through a urethral approach in a:

• A) PSA.
• B) DRE.
• C) TUIP.
• D) TURP.

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Definitions:

Zona Reticularis

The zone of the adrenal gland that secretes sex steroids, situated deepest within the adrenal cortex.

Parafollicular Cells

Cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone involved in calcium and phosphate metabolism.

Calcitonin

A hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Blood Calcium

The level of calcium ions in the bloodstream, critical for various bodily functions including bone health, nerve transmission, and muscle function.