The diagnostic procedure performed by a radiologist, who injects the contrast medium through a urethral catheter and then takes a series of X-rays to evaluate the function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra, is a(n) ________.

A. cholecystography
B. retrograde pyelography
C. abdominal CT scan
D. KUB
E. intravenous pyelography


Answer: B

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