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 filtering blood to form urine in the urinary system?

Bladder

Urethra

Nephron

Ureter

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the primary function of the urinary system, which is to filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate water and electrolyte balance in the body.

Step 2: Understand the role of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney. The nephron is responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing necessary substances, and forming urine.

Step 3: Compare the nephron's function to the other structures listed: the bladder stores urine, the urethra is the tube that expels urine from the body, and the ureter transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder. None of these structures filter blood.

Step 4: Recall that the nephron consists of components such as the glomerulus and tubules, which work together to filter blood and concentrate waste into urine.

Step 5: Conclude that the nephron is the correct answer because it is the structure directly responsible for filtering blood to form urine in the urinary system.