Exam 29: Disorders of the Bladder

Activation of parasympathetic nerves to the bladder will cause

E. coli is the responsible organism in about 50% of lower urinary tract infections.

Infectious cystitis is usually a consequence of bacterial invasion from the urethra.

The incidence of vesicoureteral reflux is increased in children with urinary tract infections.

Which of the following groups is at the highest risk for urinary tract infection?

Approximately 20% of 5-year-old children have enuresis.

Innervation of the bladder is supplied by the pelvic nerves.

Urge incontinence is associated with overactivity of the detrusor muscle of the bladder.

The usual presenting manifestation of bladder cancer is hematuria.

Urinary retention with consistent or intermittent dribbling of urine is called

The primary cause of stress incontinence is

Detrusor muscle overactivity can be improved by administration of

The primary cause of enuresis is psychological disturbances.

In addition to renal colic pain, signs or symptoms of ureteral stones may frequently include

Activation of sympathetic neurons in the bladder sphincter causes it to relax.

The musculature of the bladder is composed of striated muscle called detrusor muscle.