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 structures is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

Urethra

Adrenal gland

Renal cortex

Ureter

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Understand the anatomy of the urinary system: The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Each structure has a specific role in the production, transport, storage, and elimination of urine.

Identify the function of the ureters: The ureters are muscular tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder. Their primary role is to transport urine from the renal pelvis of each kidney to the bladder through peristaltic contractions.

Differentiate the ureters from other structures: The urethra is responsible for transporting urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, not from the kidneys to the bladder. The adrenal glands are endocrine organs located above the kidneys and are not involved in urine transport. The renal cortex is the outer layer of the kidney where filtration occurs, but it does not transport urine.

Confirm the correct answer: Based on the anatomical roles, the ureters are the structures responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Review the pathway of urine flow: Urine is produced in the kidneys, collected in the renal pelvis, transported via the ureters to the urinary bladder, and finally expelled through the urethra during urination.