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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The capsular space receives the _______, which is then modified to form urine.

blood plasma

urine

renal plasma

glomerular filtrate

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Understand the anatomy of the nephron: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, and it consists of structures such as the glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct.

Learn the process of filtration: Blood enters the glomerulus through the afferent arteriole, and the pressure forces water and solutes (small molecules) out of the blood into the capsular space of Bowman's capsule. This initial fluid is called glomerular filtrate.

Differentiate between glomerular filtrate and other terms: Glomerular filtrate is the fluid that enters the capsular space. It is not blood plasma (which remains in the blood vessels) or urine (which is the final product after modification in the nephron).

Understand the modification process: The glomerular filtrate is transported through the nephron, where reabsorption and secretion occur. These processes modify the filtrate by adjusting its composition, leading to the formation of urine.

Review the correct terminology: The capsular space specifically receives glomerular filtrate, which is the unprocessed fluid derived from blood plasma during filtration in the glomerulus.