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

What is considered the functional unit of the kidney?

Renal pelvis

Nephron

Ureter

Glomerulus

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Understand the question: The problem is asking for the functional unit of the kidney, which means the smallest structure within the kidney that performs its essential functions.

Review the options provided: The options include 'Renal pelvis,' 'Nephron,' 'Ureter,' and 'Glomerulus.' Each of these is a part of the urinary system, but only one is the functional unit of the kidney.

Define the term 'functional unit': In anatomy, a functional unit is the smallest structure that can independently perform all the primary functions of an organ. For the kidney, this includes filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion.

Analyze the options: The nephron is the structure responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing nutrients, and forming urine. The renal pelvis is a funnel-like structure that collects urine, the ureter transports urine to the bladder, and the glomerulus is a part of the nephron that specifically handles filtration.

Conclude that the nephron is the correct answer because it is the smallest structure capable of performing all the essential functions of the kidney, making it the functional unit.