Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Diuresis is an involuntary discharge of urine.
2. Calculus is another term for a stone.
3. Acute tubular necrosis is caused by a kidney infection.
4. A flexible tube inserted into the body is a catheter.
5. Urinary retention is the complete suppression of urine formation by the kidneys.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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