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

The Kidneys

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the function of the kidneys is true?

The kidneys store bile for digestion.

The kidneys filter waste products from the blood.

The kidneys are responsible for producing insulin.

The kidneys regulate the production of red blood cells by producing glucagon.

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Begin by identifying the primary functions of the kidneys in the human body. The kidneys are vital organs in the urinary system, primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and excreting them as urine.

Understand that the kidneys do not store bile. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, playing a role in digestion by emulsifying fats.

Recognize that the kidneys do not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which regulates blood glucose levels.

Clarify that the kidneys do not produce glucagon. Glucagon is another hormone produced by the pancreas, which helps to increase blood glucose levels.

Note that the kidneys do play a role in regulating the production of red blood cells, but they do this by producing erythropoietin, not glucagon. Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.