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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Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding nephrons?

Nephrons are responsible for the production of bile.

Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney.

Each nephron consists of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule.

The glomerulus is a part of the nephron's renal corpuscle.

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Understand the function of nephrons: Nephrons are the basic structural and functional units of the kidney, primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Identify the components of a nephron: Each nephron consists of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The renal corpuscle includes the glomerulus, which is a network of capillaries involved in the filtration of blood.

Clarify the role of the glomerulus: The glomerulus is a key part of the nephron's renal corpuscle, where blood filtration begins. It is not involved in the production of bile.

Differentiate between kidney and liver functions: The liver is the organ responsible for producing bile, which aids in digestion. Nephrons, being part of the kidney, do not produce bile.

Evaluate the statements: Based on the understanding of nephron functions and components, identify that the statement 'Nephrons are responsible for the production of bile' is incorrect, as bile production is a function of the liver, not the kidney.