What Is a Pyelogram

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is a pyelogram?

• A)An x-ray image of the urinary system taken after a radiopaque dye was administered.
• B)An ultrasound of the kidneys to detect solid masses such as renal calculi.
• C)A study of the components of urine.
• D)A graph of the 24 hour glomerular filtration rate.
• E)A laparoscopic evaluation of the inside of the bladder and ureters.

---

Definitions:

Second Messenger

Intracellular signaling molecules released by the cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules.

Nonsteroidal Hormones

Hormones that are not derived from steroids, often consisting of proteins or peptides, and act through specific receptor interactions in target cells.

Stressor

Any event, situation, or environmental stimulus that causes stress to an individual.

Hormone

Biochemical substances produced in the body that influence growth, development, and metabolic processes.