Multiple Choice
Once the tubular fluid leaves the collecting duct, it is called urine. Which structure does the fluid exit to earn this designation?
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25. The Urinary System
Introduction to the Urinary System
Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures carries urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
A
Urethra
B
Nephron
C
Ureter
D
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.
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