Identify and Define the Root in the Medical Term Heminephrectomy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

• A) hemi - half
• B) nephr- kidney
• C) nephr- bladder
• D) ectomy- surgical removal
• E) ectomy- surgical reconstruction

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the heart's atria that regulates fluid and electrolyte homeostasis.

Urine Production

The physiological process of producing urine, involving the kidneys filtering waste products and excess substances from the blood.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within the body, vital for delivering nutrients and removing waste products.