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What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
Glomerulus
What hormone regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Aldosterone
What does the term 'leukopenia' mean?
A decrease in the number of white blood cells, increasing susceptibility to infections
What is the term for inflammation of the conjunctiva, commonly known as pink eye?
Conjunctivitis
What does the term 'nephrolithiasis' mean?
The presence of kidney stones
What is the medical term for inflammation of the brain?
Encephalitis
Aphasia is Loss of ability to listen or understand language. True or False
False
Hemiplegia is paralysis of one side of the body. True/False
True
Define anisocoria.
Unequal size of the pupils.
