Author Question: Inflammation and infection of the pelves of the kidneys is known as ________. A) cystitis B) ... (Read 86 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Inflammation and infection of the pelves of the kidneys is known as ________.

A) cystitis
B) renal cell carcinoma
C) uremia
D) pyelonephritis

Question 2

In which disease are oily areas interspersed with patches of dry, scaly skin and dandruff?

A) seborrheic dermatitis
B) anhidrosis
C) diaphoresis
D) alopecia

cloud · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Cystitis is inflammation and infection of the bladder.
B) Renal cell carcinoma does not involve inflammation and infection.
C) Uremia does not involve inflammation and infection.
D) Correct Pyel/o- means renal pelvis and -itis means infection of; inflammation of.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This does not describe anhidrosis.
C) This does not describe diaphoresis.
D) This does not describe alopecia.