Multiple Choice
Which funnel-shaped structures in the kidney empty into the renal pelvis?
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25. The Urinary System
Introduction to the Urinary System
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Urine passes through the ______ on its way from the kidneys to the bladder.
A
urethra
B
renal cortex
C
loop of Henle
D
ureters
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Step 1: Begin by identifying the primary function of each anatomical structure listed in the options. For example, the urethra is responsible for transporting urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, not from the kidneys to the bladder.
Step 2: Understand the role of the renal cortex. The renal cortex is the outer layer of the kidney and is involved in filtration and other kidney functions, but it does not transport urine.
Step 3: Examine the loop of Henle. The loop of Henle is a structure within the nephron of the kidney that plays a role in concentrating urine, but it does not transport urine to the bladder.
Step 4: Focus on the ureters. The ureters are muscular tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder, allowing urine to pass from the renal pelvis of the kidney to the bladder.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is 'ureters,' as they are the structures responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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