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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Multiple Choice

The fluid that leaves the glomerulus and enters the glomerular capsule is called glomerular:

filtrate

urine

plasma

secretion

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Understand the function of the glomerulus: The glomerulus is a network of capillaries in the kidney that filters blood. It allows water, ions, and small molecules to pass through while retaining larger molecules like proteins and blood cells.

Define the term 'glomerular filtrate': The fluid that passes through the glomerular capillaries and enters the glomerular capsule is called glomerular filtrate. It contains water, ions, glucose, amino acids, and waste products but lacks large proteins and blood cells.

Differentiate between the options: 'Urine' is the final product of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion in the nephron, not the initial fluid. 'Plasma' refers to the liquid component of blood, which is filtered to form the glomerular filtrate. 'Secretion' is a process in the nephron where substances are added to the filtrate, not the initial fluid.

Recognize the correct term: The fluid that leaves the glomerulus and enters the glomerular capsule is specifically referred to as 'glomerular filtrate,' as it is the result of the filtration process.

Apply the concept: When answering questions like this, focus on the stage of kidney function being described. In this case, the initial filtration process produces glomerular filtrate, not urine or plasma.