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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 correct path of fluid as it is filtered from the blood and flows through the nephron?

Bowman's capsule, loop of Henle, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct

Loop of Henle, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct

Proximal convoluted tubule, Bowman's capsule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct

Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct

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Begin by understanding the function of the nephron, which is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Identify the starting point of filtration in the nephron, which is Bowman's capsule. This is where the blood plasma is filtered from the glomerulus into the nephron.

Next, recognize that the filtrate moves into the proximal convoluted tubule. This is where reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs.

After the proximal convoluted tubule, the filtrate travels through the loop of Henle. This structure is crucial for concentrating urine and reabsorbing water and salts.

Finally, the filtrate passes through the distal convoluted tubule and into the collecting duct, where further reabsorption and secretion occur before the urine is transported to the renal pelvis.