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 Kidneys

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Kidneys

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not one of the functions of the kidneys?

Production of insulin

Regulation of blood pressure

Regulation of electrolyte balance

Filtration of blood to form urine

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Understand the primary functions of the kidneys. The kidneys are vital organs responsible for several key functions in the body, including filtering blood to form urine, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining blood pressure.

Identify the role of insulin in the body. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, not the kidneys. It plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose levels.

Compare the functions listed in the problem with the known functions of the kidneys. The kidneys do not produce insulin; this is a function of the pancreas.

Recognize that the regulation of blood pressure and electrolyte balance are indeed functions of the kidneys. They achieve this through mechanisms such as the renin-angiotensin system and the reabsorption of ions.

Conclude that the production of insulin is not a function of the kidneys, as it is related to the endocrine function of the pancreas.