This document defines and describes several common medical abbreviations related to the urinary system: KUB refers to an x-ray of the kidneys, ureters and bladder without dye; Cath is the catheterization procedure to withdraw urine or insert dye through the urethra and bladder; Cysto is a cystoscopy to visually examine the bladder using an instrument; GU stands for the genitourinary or urinary system which filters blood and removes waste; and RP is a retrograde pyelogram using dye through the urethra to outline the bladder, ureters and renal pelvis.

1. Chapter 9: Urinary System Lauren Allen Biology 120 Professor R. Abdullah

2. Identify and Report on the following abbreviations: KUB Cath Cysto GU RP

3. KUB(Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) KUB is an x-ray taken of the abdomen, showing the kidneys, ureters and bladder without the use of a dye. Also called flat-plate abdomen.

4. Cath(Catheterization) A therapeutic procedure used to withdraw urine or insert dye, through the insertion of a tube through the urethra and urinary bladder.

5. Cysto(Cystoscopy) An endoscopic procedure used to visually examine the urinary bladder using an instrument called a cystoscope.

6. GU(Genitourinary System) Also known as the Urinary system, which filtrates blood/remove waste products from blood. Responsible for homeostasis and reabsorption of nutrients, water and electrolytes. Keeps pH at safe level.

7. RP(Retrograde Pyelogram) A diagnostic x-ray procedure, which inserts a dye through the urethra to outline(or make visible) the bladder, ureters and renal pelvis.