Question

What is the degenerative condition in which blisterlike sacs (cysts) containing urine form on the kidneys and obstruct urine drainage?A) hypospadias
B) polycystic kidney
C) cystitis
D) dysuria
E) epispadias

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Polycystic kidney disease

Explanation:

A) Hypospadias

It is a congenital disease characterized by an abnormal urethral opening on the dorsum of penis.

B) Polycystic kidney disease

It is a disease characterized by the multiple cysts in the kidney as implied by the name.

C) Cystitis

It is defined as the infection of urinary bladder.

D) Dysuria

It is defined as painful urination. It can be due to infection or other underlying disease.

E) Epispadias

It is a congenital disease characterized by an abnormal urethral opening on the ventral surface of penis. It is much less common than hypospadias.

CORRECT ANSWER

From the options, the most appropriate answer is B) Polycystic kidney as it is a disease characterized by the formation of cysts in the kidney. These cysts obstruct urinary flow.