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

Which of the following is the final segment of the renal tubule of a nephron?

Collecting duct

Loop of Henle

Distal convoluted tubule

Proximal convoluted tubule

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Understand the structure and function of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Review the segments of the nephron in order: the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct. Each segment has specific roles in filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

Focus on the final segment of the renal tubule, which is the collecting duct. This structure collects urine from multiple nephrons and plays a role in water reabsorption and concentration of urine.

Compare the options provided: The proximal convoluted tubule is the first segment, the loop of Henle is involved in creating a concentration gradient, the distal convoluted tubule is involved in selective reabsorption and secretion, and the collecting duct is the final segment.

Conclude that the correct answer is the collecting duct, as it is the last structure in the renal tubule where urine is collected before being transported to the renal pelvis.