The Tailbone Is Also Known as the

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Multiple Choice

The tailbone is also known as the

• A) sacrum.
• B) axis.
• C) coccyx.
• D) lumbar.
• E) pubis.

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Definitions:

Urethral Sphincter

The muscle that controls the release of urine from the bladder.

Oliguria

Production of abnormally small amounts of urine by the kidney.

Diuresis

Increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys, often resulting from specific conditions, medications, or fluid intake.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids in the body.