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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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What is the smallest functional unit of the kidney?

Collecting duct

Nephron

Renal pyramid

Glomerulus

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Begin by understanding the structure and function of the kidney. The kidney is responsible for filtering blood, removing waste, and balancing electrolytes.

Identify the components of the kidney involved in filtration and waste removal. These include the nephron, collecting duct, renal pyramid, and glomerulus.

Recognize that the nephron is the smallest functional unit of the kidney. It is responsible for the processes of filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion.

Learn about the structure of the nephron, which includes the glomerulus, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct.

Understand that while the glomerulus is part of the nephron, it is not the smallest functional unit by itself. The nephron as a whole performs the complete function of filtering and processing blood.