Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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Which of the following structures carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

Urethra

Nephron

Ureter

Renal pelvis

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Understand the anatomy of the urinary system: The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Each structure has a specific role in the process of urine formation and excretion.

Identify the function of the ureter: The ureters are muscular tubes that transport urine from the renal pelvis of each kidney to the urinary bladder. They play a crucial role in connecting the kidneys to the bladder.

Clarify the role of the urethra: The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body during urination. It is not involved in transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Explain the nephron's function: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine. It does not transport urine to the bladder.

Describe the renal pelvis: The renal pelvis is a funnel-shaped structure in the kidney that collects urine from the nephrons and channels it into the ureter. It serves as the starting point for urine transport to the bladder.