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 Nephron

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Nephron

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The functions of the nephron include all of the following except _______.

secretion of waste products into the urine

reabsorption of water and solutes

production of bile

filtration of blood

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the primary functions of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney. The nephron is responsible for processes such as filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion to maintain homeostasis.

Step 2: Review the process of filtration. Blood enters the nephron through the glomerulus, where filtration occurs. This process removes waste products, excess ions, and water from the blood, forming the initial filtrate.

Step 3: Examine the process of reabsorption. As the filtrate moves through the nephron tubules, essential substances like water, glucose, and ions are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream to prevent their loss.

Step 4: Understand secretion. The nephron actively secretes waste products, toxins, and excess ions into the filtrate, which eventually becomes urine.

Step 5: Clarify that bile production is not a function of the nephron. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, playing a role in digestion, not in kidney function.