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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Multiple Choice

Which structures make up the renal corpuscle?

Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule

Loop of Henle and vasa recta

Proximal convoluted tubule and loop of Henle

Distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct

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Begin by understanding the basic anatomy of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney. The nephron is responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Identify the renal corpuscle as the initial filtering component of the nephron. It is crucial to know that the renal corpuscle is composed of two main structures.

Recognize the glomerulus as a network of capillaries within the renal corpuscle. It plays a key role in filtering blood due to its unique structure and high permeability.

Understand that Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus. It collects the filtrate that passes through the glomerulus and channels it into the renal tubule.

Review the options provided and match the correct structures that form the renal corpuscle: Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. The other options refer to different parts of the nephron involved in further processing of the filtrate.