A flat-plate x-ray of the abdomen to indicate the size and position of the kidneys,ureters,and bladder is called:
A) cystoscopy.
B) KUB.
C) BUN.
D) retrograde pyelography.

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KUB stands for Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder. A flat-plate x-ray of the abdomen is used to visualize and determine the size and position of these organs. Cystoscopy is a procedure to examine the inside of the bladder using a scope. BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) is a blood test used to evaluate kidney function. Retrograde pyelography is an X-ray procedure used to evaluate the urinary tract.

A Flat-Plate X-Ray of the Abdomen to Indicate the Size